Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
Module Offerings
5052SPS-SEP-CTY
Aims
To relate original research data and contemporary theories within cognitive and biological psychology.
To learn about state-of-the-art experimental techniques and how they are adapted for the field of cognitive and biological psychology.
To reflect on the uses and scientific rigour of benchmark techniques and study paradigms from cognitive and biological psychology.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Infer broader theoretical implications based on empirical research findings within cognitive and biological psychology.
2.
Analyse and interpret original research data relating to contemporary topics within cognitive and biological psychology.
3.
Evaluate research practices and findings, including strengths and weakness, within cognitive and biological psychology.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Module introduction, revision and assessment support
Visual perception – basic visual processes
Visual neuroscience – cortical visual processes
Shared representations
Emotion processes
Face and object recognition
Touch and body awareness
Multisensory processes
Sleep and circadian rhythms
Everyday cognition
Additional Information:BPS mapped.