Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description Cognitive Psychology is concerned with: how we attend to and gain information about the world; how information is stored and processed by the brain and; how we solve problems, think, and formulate language. It is the scientific study of the thinking mind. Students will study: attention; perception and memory; language; intelligence and problem solving; and representations of knowledge. Biopsychology has, as its core question; what role does biology have in determining our behaviour? In studying Biopsychology students will learn about: Neuroanatomy and Neuropsychology; the biological bases of behaviour; Behavioural Genetics; Evolutionary Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and; the chemical bases of behaviour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Examine how knowledge of the structure and function of the brain and the nervous system contributes to our understanding of cognitive processes 2. Analyse the psychological theories and models that explain how we attend to, perceive, learn and process information with which we work everyday 3. Examine the theoretical approaches associated with mental imagery and knowledge representation 4. Assess the research on language processing and its fundamental importance to human cognition 5. Analyse the effect of knowledge on reasoning and problem-solving performance 6. Appraise how knowledge of the structure and function of the brain and the nervous system contributes to our understanding of human psychology 7. Analyse a number of the biological bases of behaviour 8. Illustrate the role of biochemistry, genetics, and evolution in explaining human behaviour 9. Assess the ways in which individuals are assessed, diagnosed, and treated within Clinical Neuropsychology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Part 1: Cognitive Psychology 1- Introduction to Cognitive Psychology- Cognitive Neuropsychology- Attention- Perception- Memory: Structure and Processes- Memory: TheoriesPart 2: Cognitive Psychology 2- Mental Representations- Mental Imagery- Language 1: Structure and Abstractions- Language 2: Words and Reading- Logic and Decision Making- Problem Solving and CreativityPart 3: Biopsychology 1- Introduction to Biopsychology- Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology- Cortical organisation & Function- The Sensori-motor System- Biological bases of Behaviour: Sleep- Biological bases of behaviour: Appetites- Biological bases of behaviour: Emotion- Biological bases of behaviour: ConsciousnessPart 4: Biopsychology 2- Behavioural Genetics- Evolutionary Psychology- Neurodevelopment & Plasticity- Brain damage and recovery- Clinical Neuropsychology: Assessment & Diagnosis- Clinical Neuropsychology: Rehabilitation & Treatment- Chemical bases of behaviour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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