Course Description
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Course Name
Cognitive Psychology
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Host University
Queen Mary, University of London
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Credits: 15.0Overlap: NonePrerequisite: SBC140 & SBC104This module builds upon themes developed in level 4 psychology modules and considers specific cognitive functions and properties of the human mind. The material covered will include traditional cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology (the understanding of normal cognitive processes through unique case studies of human brain damage). Cognitive functions examined will include visual, object and spatial perception, psychophysics, memory processes, complex reasoning, language, face processing and the relationship between emotion and these processes. Experiments and studies from classical and modern cognitive psychology will be provided throughout.Assessment: 25.0% Coursework, 75.0% ExaminationSemester 1 Associate Assessment: 100.0% CourseworkLevel: 5