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PSYC 427 - Cognitive Psychology


3 Credit Hours
This course provides a survey of the concepts, theories, and research in cognitive psychology. Topics such as attention, memory, problem solving, language, and decision making will be covered, focusing on the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of these topics. The objective of the course is to provide advanced undergraduates with an evidence-based understanding of the major topics of research in cognitive psychology. The pedagogical strategies used in this class include lectures, videos, active learning exercises, and exams.

Prerequisites: PSYC221 and PSYC223

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate


College of Professional Sci Psychology