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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: David McGovern
Semester 2: David McGovern
Autumn: David McGovern
Module TeachersDavid McGovern
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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Description

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of key principles, methods of investigation and studies of research in the psychology of perception. Particular emphasis will be placed on an explanatory framework within an historical and theoretical context.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically consider classical and contemporary approaches to studying normal and dysfunctional perception
2. Describe the main theories and research findings in the psychology of perception
3. Evaluate key theories and research findings covered in the module



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Based on indicative content and learning outcomes
Tutorial4Moderator and student-led tutorials
Independent Study95Self directed learning including exam preparation
Assignment Completion2In-Unit Examination
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to perception

Methods for measuring perception

Attention and scene perception

Object Recognition

Auditory perception

Tactile and pain perception

Spatial vision

Multisensory perception

Colour perception

Contemporary models of visual perception

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Essayn/a40%n/a
Written ExamIn-Unit Exam60%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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Indicative Reading List

  • Vicki Bruce, Patrick Green, and Mark A. Georgeson: 2003, Visual Perception, Psychology Press, Hove, 9781841692388
  • Michael Eysenck, Mark T. Keane: 0, Cognitive Psychology Ed7, 7th, Psychology Press, 9781841695402
  • E. Bruce Goldstein: 2014, Sensation and Perception, 9th, Wadsworth Publishing, Belmont, CA, 9780495790792
  • Robert Sekuler, Randolph Blake: 2006, Perception, Mc-Graw Hill, London, 9780071112727
  • Jeremy Wolfe, Keith Kluender, Dennis Levi: 2018, Sensation and Perception, 4th, Oxford University Press, New York,
  • Robert Snowden, Peter Thompson, Tom Troscianko: 2012, Basic vision, Oxford University Press, Oxford,
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