Unit Overview
- Description
This unit covers attention, executive functioning, principles and dissociations of human memory, information updating, skill acquisition, problem solving and reasoning, judgement and decision making, applied cognition including forensic analysis, eyewitness testimony, expertise and human error.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the Psychology; Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major sequences
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) comprehend and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of cognitive psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach, including the history and philosophy underpinning the science of cognitive psychology, as well as critical thinking, and theories of learning, memory, and cognition; (2) demonstrate an understanding of experimental design and research methodology in cognitive psychology; (3) analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of cognitive psychology and communicate these in written format; and (4) demonstrate self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in cognitive psychology, and present written summaries of scientific research and draw conclusions from them.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments and (2) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Ullrich Ecker
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of
- Incompatibility
- Unit(s) PSYC2215 Cognitive Psychology
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week (for 12 weeks)
labs: 2 hours per week (for 5 weeks) - Note
- Enrolled students can access unit material via the LMS (Learning Management System).
Students will be exposed to topics in psychology units that may cause some discomfort or distress in certain individuals (e.g. depression, suicide, trauma, eating disorders). Students will also be required to demonstrate skills across a variety of different formats and contexts (e.g. written assessments, participation in practical work, contribution to group discussions, oral presentations, examinations), and so it is important for students to carefully consider whether they will be able to cope with the demands of studying psychology and whether there is anything that would impact upon their ability to complete the requirements of the unit. Please refer to individual unit outlines for more detailed unit information.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.