Experimental evidence and theoretical perspectives on processes such as perception, attention, visual imagery and memory, as well as some neurological background for cognition is emphasised.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes |
Program Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
To learn and understand mental processes |
1,2,3,5,7,8,9,15,16 |
1, 2, 4 |
A, B, C, D |
To learn and understand the methods of measurement and experimentation in cognitive psychology |
1,2,3,5,7,8,9,15,16 |
1,2, 4 |
A, B, C, D |
To be able to generate new research ideas in cognitive psychology |
1,2,3,5,7,8,9,15,16 |
2,4 |
C, D |
To be able to set up an experiment to test a research question in cognitive psychology |
1,2,3,5,7,8,9,15,16 |
2,4 |
C, D |
Course Flow
Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
Introduction to the course |
Book, lecture slides |
2 |
Perception |
Book, lecture slides |
3 |
Perception |
Book, lecture slides |
4 |
Attention |
Book, lecture slides |
5 |
Short Term Memory/Working Memory |
Book, lecture slides |
6 |
MIDTERM |
Book, lecture slides, lecture notes |
7 |
Different Forms of Acquisition and Retrieval |
Book, lecture slides |
8 |
Long Term Memory |
Book, lecture slides |
9 |
Long Term Memory |
Book, lecture slides |
10 |
Memory Errors/ Autobiographical Memory |
Book, lecture slides |
11 |
Decision Making/Problem Solving/Reasoning |
Book, lecture slides |
12 |
Selected Topics in Cognitive Psychology |
Book, lecture slides |
13 |
Selected Topics in Cognitive Psychology |
Book, lecture slides |
14 |
Contemporary Research in Cognitive Psychology |
Lecture notes |
Recommended Sources
Textbook |
Ashcraft, M. H., & Radvansky, G. A. (2010). Cognition (5th Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc. Goldstein, E. B. (2011). Cognitive Psychology (3rd edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning |
Additional Resources |
Research and Review Papers in Cognitive Psychology |
Material Sharing
Documents |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
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Assessment
IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
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Mid-term |
1 |
33.3 |
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Assignment |
1 |
33.3 |
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Presentation/Assignment |
1 |
33.3 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade |
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40 |
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Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade |
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60 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Course Category |
Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline. |
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x |
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2 |
Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications. |
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x |
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3 |
Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology. |
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x |
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4 |
Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies. |
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x |
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5 |
Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. |
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x |
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6 |
Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies. |
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x |
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7 |
Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. |
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x |
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8 |
Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources. |
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x |
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9 |
Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. |
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x |
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10 |
Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent. |
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x |
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11 |
Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology. |
x |
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12 |
Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization. |
x |
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13 |
Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics. |
x |
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14 |
Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility. |
x |
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15 |
Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently. |
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x |
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16 |
Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively. |
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x |
ECTS
Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
6 |
84 |
Mid-Term |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Homework |
1 |
10 |
10 |
Presentation |
1 |
15 |
15 |
Final Examination |
1 |
15 |
15 |
Total Work Load |
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176 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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7,04 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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7 |