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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
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
Module Overview:
This module aims to connect original research data and modern theories in cognitive and biological psychology. It explores cutting-edge experimental techniques tailored to these fields and encourages critical reflection on the utility and scientific rigor of benchmark methods and study paradigms in cognitive and biological psychology.
This module aims to connect original research data and modern theories in cognitive and biological psychology. It explores cutting-edge experimental techniques tailored to these fields and encourages critical reflection on the utility and scientific rigor of benchmark methods and study paradigms in cognitive and biological psychology.
Additional Information:
BPS mapped.
BPS mapped.