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Learning Methods

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Seminar

Module Offerings

5502PSYWUC-JAN-PAR
5502PSYWUC-SEP-PAR

Aims

1. To explore how neurophysiological processes influence behaviour. 2. To investigate the structure and basic mechanisms of the brain. 3. To examine key advances in the understanding of individual differences in human cognition, including theories of perception, memory, language processing, thinking and attention.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Discuss key issues in cognitive and biological psychology (historical and contemporary), using evidence to evaluate strengths and limitations of current theories.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of how neurophysiological structures and processes contribute to theory development in cognitive and biological psychology.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The biological psychology materials will explore the influence of biological processes on a range of behaviours in including, sensory and perceptual mechanisms, as well as more high level processes. The cognitive psychology materials will explore current debate around mechanisms supporting recognition, attention, decision making, communication and everyday memory. Both strands (cognitive and biological) will trace and evaluate both historical and contemporary perspectives.
Additional Information:This is a core psychology module covering key topics in the area of cognitive and biological psychology. This module builds on the biological and cognitive psychology materials introduced in level 4. Students will explore current research relating to biological underpinnings that account for commonalities and individual differences in vision, touch, sleep, motivation, learning and consciousness. We will consider methods for investigating these topics as well as asking how biological psychology might contribute to a better understanding of cognitive processes. Students will also study current cognitive accounts of attention, recognition, problem-solving, thinking and communication, with particular reference to applications to ‘real-world’ problems, where appropriate.

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