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Archived Version 2016 - 2017
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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 PsychologyUnit 1: Introduction to Cognitive PsychologyUnit 2: Cognitive NeuropsychologyUnit 3: AttentionUnit 4: PerceptionUnit 5: Memory: Structure and ProcessesUnit 6: Memory: TheoriesUnit 7: Mental RepresentationsUnit 8: Mental ImageryUnit 9: Language 1: Structure and AbstractionsUnit 10: Language 2: Words and ReadingUnit 11: Logic and Decision MakingUnit 12: Problem Solving and CreativityPart 2: BiopsychologyUnit 13: Introduction to BiopsychologyUnit 14: Neuroanatomy & NeurophysiologyUnit 15: Cortical organisation & FunctionUnit 16: The Sensori-motor SystemUnit 17: Biological bases of Behaviour: SleepUnit 18: Biological bases of behaviour: AppetitesUnit 19: Biological bases of behaviour: EmotionUnit 20: Biological bases of behaviour: ConsciousnessUnit 21: Behavioural GeneticsUnit 22: Evolutionary PsychologyUnit 23: Neurodevelopment & PlasticityUnit 24: Brain damage and recoveryUnit 25: Clinical Neuropsychology: Assessment & DiagnosisUnit 26: Clinical Neuropsychology: Rehabilitation & TreatmentUnit 27: Chemical bases of behaviour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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