Course Search

Students will learn about mental processes including perception, attention, memory, language, problem solving, and reasoning. Applications to practical issues like effective study habits, eyewitness testimony, and consumer behavior will be discussed. Course may also be useful to education, communication sciences, and business majors.

~to gain exposure to the variety of research areas cognitive psychologists study~to acquire a basic understanding of major cognitive theories and principles ~to learn the methods that cognitive psychologists use to answer research questions ~to explore the biological workings of the brain and its relation to thought and behavior~to consider how research and ideas from cognitive science may be applied to one’s own educational, professional, or research interests.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

• PIA 101 or GNA 106 or GSS 102