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PSYPRO4010

Cognitive Psychology - Theory and Method

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010 / Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

PSYPRO4010 is a basic course in the theory and methodology of cognitive psychology. Cognitive psychology covers the whole span of human cognitive acts from the awakening of attention, sensing, perception, language processes, problem solving and thinking, through to learning and memory. The two central themes of the course are the study of generally applicable laws and the study of individual differences. It will also contain an introduction to general testing theory, use of cognitive tests and cognitive diagnostics.

Learning outcome

The course will give the students knowledge of the most important concepts and issues in modern cognitive theory, which is about how we receive, interpret, manipulate, use and retain information.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminar and group work. Tutorials.

The course requires admission to the 6 year clinical psychologist programme.

Compulsory assignments

  • Practice

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psykologutdanning (CPSY)

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
PSY2012 7.5 sp
PSYPRO4312 7.5 sp
PSYPRO4412 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Psychology

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Robert Biegler

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Psychology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-17 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-23 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.