Course - Cognitive Psychology 2 - PSY2012
PSY2012 - Cognitive Psychology 2
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Approved report
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Approved report | 100/100 | A |
Course content
Cognitive psychology is the study of how the human mind works. In addition to topics like perception, attention, language, memory and reasoning it is possible to take a cognitive approach to a wide variety of topics in psychology. Students will learn both about the core topics of cognitive psychology as well as more generally how to apply a cognitive approach to behavior. Further, they will learn how to critically read research literature as well as how to write a scientific report.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The student has developed knowledge about cognitive psychology with emphasis on core topics like perception, language and memory. The student has developed knowledge about the research process in a research project on cognitive psychology.
Skills: The student can describe cognitive processes and human thinking as well as how cognitive functioning affects human behavior. Based on an understanding of how human memory works, the student is capable of developing more efficient learning strategies. The student can critically read research literature as well as write a research report.
General competence: The student has developed the ability to critically reflect on cognitive processes through understanding of how the human mind works.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 2 hours per week.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
PSY1122, PSY1502, PSY1012 or equalient.
Course materials
To be announced when semester starts.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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PSYPRO4312 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
PSYPRO4010 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Approved report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Approved report
100/100
A
Release
2023-12-04Submission
2023-12-18
14:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"