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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course provides an in-depth survey of cognitive psychology: the scientific study of how we think. Topics covered include: methodological approaches to cognitive psychology, attention, awareness, visual imagery, face and object perception, learning, memory, decision-making, language, and social cognition.
Preparatory written assignment (formative)
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5
Written assignment
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5
Formative quiz
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Oral presentation
Learning outcomes 5
Research participation and written reflective learning exercise
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 6
In-class examination
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 5, 6
Final examination (Hurdle)
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 5, 6
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face to face component, which will consist of 12 x 2 hours of interactive lecture classes (i.e., weekly lectures) and 6 x 2 hours of tutorial classes (i.e., fortnightly tutorials) - Approximately 94 hours of self-directed study, which includes engaging with assigned learning materials prior to lecture (recordings, readings), contemplating thinking exercises in the assigned learning materials prior to lecture, and completing the assessment tasks. Other Information Final exam is a hurdle. A Pass mark (50%) or greater is required in the final examination before the course can be passed as a whole. As part of the mandatory requirements from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), students must demonstrate the specific competencies listed in the learning outcomes for this course. For example, presentations assess the required demonstration of oral communication skills. Some students may be eligible to have recommended reasonable adjustments applied to materials, activities or assessment tasks provided the integrity of the course, and the competencies being assessed, are maintained. For more information, please contact the Course Convenor.
There is no prescribed textbook. Preliminary Reading Assigned readings will be indicated via course WATTLE page.