Cognitive Psychology (PSYC208)

These notes differentiate perception and sensation, along with introducing key components of perception. The four theories of object perception are explained, as well as perception in action. The role of neurons and the environment within perception are covered too.

This chapter covers basic principles of cognition in the brain within cognitive psychology. It briefly explains the connection between cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, along with explaining properties, areas, and functions of the brain. The role of neurons is explained as well. Neurotransmitters and Neuro Imaging Technology is also included.

This chapter in Cognitive Psychology provides the basis for the course. It answers the basic question: what is cognitive psychology? The notes then offer the history of psychology, along with relevant researchers in the field. Other topics included in this chapter are: behaviorism, cognitive revolution, information processing, top-down and bottom-up processing.

This introductory chapter answers the question: what is cognitive psychology? The history of cognitive psychology is also explained. Other topics covered in this chapter include: cognitive revolution, behaviorism, information processing, top-down and bottom-up processing.

Study guide covering chapters 1-4 of cognitive psychology: basics, cognition and the brain, perception, and attention

This section covers different types of reasoning: inductive and deductive. Different types of heuristics are explained, as well as theories to decision making. The physiology of thinking is also described.

This chapter defines language and its role in cognitive psychology. It discusses how we perceive and understand words, sentences, text, stories, etc. Other topics included are: producing language, culture, cognition, and reading.

This chapter differentiates between visual imagery and mental imagery. It discusses how perception is related to imagery, along with many other theories of imagery.

This chapter discusses different components of memory, including autobiographical memory, the reminiscent bump, flashbulb memories, and source monitoring. The constructive nature of memory, schema, and scripts are also included. Memory errors, such as the power of suggestion, false memories, and errors in eyewitness testimony are also explained.

This chapter discusses how to get information into long term memory by explaining the levels of processing theory. The subjects of organization, comprehension, consolidation, encoding, and retrieval are explained. Ways to improve your learning and memory are also introduced.