Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0179
Organization's ID:
Psychology 302
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced. 20 weeks (44 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Psychology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to identify, analyze, and demonstrate information about the most prominent issues, methodologies, findings, and theories within the broad and diverse field of cognitive psychology.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the role diversity and culture have in the field of cognitive psychology.
  • Evaluate research in the field of cognitive psychology.
  • Summarize and evaluate the major theories and principles of cognitive psychology.
  • Summarize the techniques (in general) associated with cognitive assessment and treatment.
  • Differentiate the nature of assessment and treatment in cognitive psychology.
  • Distinguish the scope of practice (e.g., range of professional responsibility) for professionals that specialize in cognitive psychology.
  • Articulate an understanding of the specialties in the field of cognitive psychology.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
  • Perception and Sensation
  • How Language Impacts the Brain
  • Problem Solving and Creativity in Psychology
  • Decision Making and Reasoning in Psychology
  • Attentional Processes and Theories
  • Memory Models and Disorders
  • How the Brain Stores and Recalls Information
  • Knowledge Processes and Models
  • Mental Organization of Knowledge
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials