Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 220
Fall 2025
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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: (Civic Engagement Minor)(Education Studies Minor)(Education Studies)(Neuroscience and Behavior)(Psychology)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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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: This is an example possibility; check bookstore in summer for selected text.)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Exams, online labs, final activity |
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 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 about your interest. |
| Instructor(s): Patalano,Andrea Times: .M.W... 08:20AM-09:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 35 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 5 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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