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PY2112:03

Memory and Cognition

Townsville, Cairns

HECS Band 1

26 hours lectures, 36 hours practicals. Semester 1.

Staff:

Dr D Cottrell.

The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the key theories and research in the psychology of memory and cognition. It covers classic and contemporary viewpoints on how information from the environment is noticed, stored, processed and retrieved. It also tracks the historical development of cognitive psychology and presents its major contributions to the discipline.

Learning Objectives:

become familiar with current theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of memory and cognition;

ability to critically think about and discuss classic and contemporary issues and debates in memory and cognition;

acquire the necessary skills to apply cognitive theories and research methodology to real world problems;

acquire familiarity and experience with American Psychological Association writing and stylistic conventions.

Assessment by practical report (30%); group project (30%); end-of-semester examination (40%).