Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 220
Fall 2024
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01
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 220 |
Cognitive psychology, a major branch in the field of psychology, is the scientific study of human adult mental processes. The goal of this course is to provide a broad introduction to the issues, methods, and phenomena that characterize the field. These will be brought to life with selected examples of influential empirical studies and, occasionally, practical applications. In seeking constraints on theories of how the mind works, we will draw primarily on studies of adult human behavior (e.g., reaction time, task accuracy), individuals with localized brain damage (e.g., visual agnosia), and measures of brain activity (e.g., as inferred using fMRI techniques). Computer models and nonhuman animal studies will also be considered. Broad topics will include attention, perception, memory, knowledge, reasoning, and decision making. The course is lecture-based but will incorporate discussions, demonstrations, video, and group activities. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIVI-MN)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(NS&B)(PSYC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Daniel Reisberg, COGNITION (w/ ZAPS Cognition Labs Access). Edition: 8th (2021). Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (Note: Students will be asked use a newer edition if it becomes available)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Exams, reaction papers, and online labs. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a Column 1 breadth course for psychology majors. The course is intended as an introductory course for prospective and declared Psychology majors as well as students with related interests. Students who have already taken NS&B 213 and are looking for a brain-based course, might wish to consider PSYC 225, as the present course assumes no prior knowledge of brain anatomy and physiology. Students not admitted during preregistration will be admitted at the first class only if seats become available. Priority will go to students on the enrollment request list who previously unsuccessfully requested the course and to PSYC and NSB majors. Because the course often has a long request list, please do not email the instructor. |
| Instructor(s): Kim,Kyungmi Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 12 | FR: 3 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 28 | 1st Ranked: 6 | 2nd Ranked: 9 | 3rd Ranked: 5 | 4th Ranked: 2 | Unranked: 6 |
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