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PSYC206 Cognitive Psychology

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Online level Level C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
23 September 2008 25 September 2008 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites PSYC101 and PSYC102; for GradDipSocSc students only: PSYC101
Co-requisites GradDipSocSc students only: PSYC102
Restrictions PSYC 361, 359
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Bruce Stevenson (bstevens@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit deals with the scientific study of the mental processes that underlie cognitive activity: the acquisition, retention, and use of knowledge. Topics include: the historical origins of cognitive research; perception; attention; memory; concepts; reasoning; and consciousness. Theoretical principles and practical applications are both highlighted.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Cognitive Psychology
ISBN: 9780471458203
Quninlan, P. and Dyson, B., Pearson 4th ed. 2008
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

An Interactive Approach to Writing Essays and Research Reports in Psychology
ISBN: 9780470811238
Burton, L.J., Wiley 2nd ed. 2006
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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