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Topics in Cognition: Memory and Thinking

Overview

  • Credit value: 15 credits at Level 7
  • Convenor: Prof Eddy Davelaar
  • Assessment: a 1500-word mid-term essay (50%) and 1.5-hour final examination (50%)

Module description

In this module we introduce you to research into cognition, starting from a historical perspective and then continuing with a discussion of theoretical concepts and methodological practices in the field. Topics include learning, memory, reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making.

Indicative syllabus

  • Historical perspectives
  • Classical and operant conditioning
  • Short-term memory
  • Working memory
  • Long-term memory
  • Reasoning
  • Problem-solving
  • Judgement and decision-making

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will have:

  • been introduced to research into memory and cognition
  • identified theoretical concepts and methodological practices in cognitive research
  • improved your knowledge of human cognition.