Course content

The course is a basic course in cognitive psychology (theory and method). Cognitive Psychology is used throughout the entire range of human knowledge, perception, activity, speech processing, problem solving and thinking about learning and memory. The course will give students knowledge of the most important concepts, themes, problems and empirical research in modern cognitive theory as it concerns how we receive, interpret, edit, use and save information. The course will deal with the study of both general traits and individual differences.

Learning outcome

The students have achieved basic skills and knowledge about empirical research within cognitive psychology and human cognition. The project work(empirical/ theoretical), gives students knowledge about human cognition and insight into the various methods used in cognitive psychology.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching method and activities: Lectures 2 hours per week, project work, student supervision, teacher supervision.

Recommended previous knowledge

None.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The reading list consists of about 400 pages.

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