School Of PsychologyCognitive Processes (online)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 102785.1
Discipline: BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic understanding of core concepts of cognition, perception and biological psychology.
Prerequisite
102532 Psychology: Behavioural Science (online)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 1793 Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies.
About this Unit
Cognitive Processes is the study of the mental processes that underpin attention, perception, decision-making, language, and memory. Conceptual and research questions include: What are the structures and mechanisms of human memory? What processes underpin acquisition of language, and are the processes similar when we learn a second language? What factors affect attention? How do some people become expert problem solvers? Why do humans make irrational decisions? Contemporary theories will be discussed and evaluated. Investigative research methods including experiments, computer modelling, clinical case studies, and brain imaging are evaluated.
This unit does not form part of an APAC-accredited sequence in Psychology.
Courses| 1793.3 | Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies | CONTINUING |