Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
How do humans perceive the world around them, learn, and make decisions? Under what conditions do we do these things well? When and why do things go a bit “pear-shaped”? How can we be better? This unit introduces the study of cognitive processes, and considers their function in a variety of real-world settings. Lecture topics include: perception and object recognition, attention, memory, language, and thinking. This unit places particular emphasis on identifying the areas where human cognition can go wrong, and identifying methods for individuals (including students themselves) to become more discerning consumers of information and better decision-makers. In tutorials, students are introduced to research in cognitive psychology through demonstrations and activities in areas related to the lecture topics. Students will broaden their understanding of cognitive processes and develop their research-based skills including their ability to: search scientific literature, critically analyse and synthesise information, evaluate research design, interpret data, and report research findings scientifically.
Summary 2021
Unit name | Psychological Processes |
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Unit code | PSY125 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
Discipline | Psychology |
Coordinator | Dr Jim Sauer |
Teaching staff | Dr Jim Sauer and Dr Jason Satel |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA208
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 1 x three-hour lecture/workshop weekly |
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Assessment | Test or quiz Varies according to content, Weight: 10% |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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