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Module Title
LC Cognitive Psychology
School
School of Psychology
Department
School of Psychology
Module Code
03 33161
Module Lead
Dr Shereen Sharaan
Level
Certificate Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
Taught at the Dubai campus
Exclusions
Description
The module offers a comprehensive coverage of key areas of cognitive psychology, with a focus on perception, attention, memory and language. Students will learn the fundamental theories in cognitive psychology. In addition, the module follows a straight research-led teaching approach and will thus include knowledge about the latest advancements in the field.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
Understand issues on perception, attention, memory and language, including the main theories in these areas.
Demonstrate skills in experimental design and analysis for cognitive psychology.
Understand the basic use of neuroscientific approaches in cognitive psychology.
Be capable of interpreting empirical evidence in relation to psychological theories, and assess it critically.
