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UNE unit code: PSYC206

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Start
  • Trimester 1 - Online
  • Trimester 2 - On Campus
  • Trimester 2 - Online
Campus
  • Armidale Campus
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • No
Supervised exam
  • Yes
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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How do humans acquire, retain and use knowledge? This unit provides answers to these questions with an in-depth exploration of the main theoretical frameworks underpinning our current understanding of cognitive psychology.

You will be introduced to the scientific study of the mental processes responsible for cognitive activity, exploring the origins of cognitive research and contemporary applications.

Highlighting theoretical principles, you will examine the neural/biological bases of cognitive research, learning, perception, language, attention, memory, concepts, reasoning and consciousness.

The unit also extends your skills computing statistics and writing up professional empirical reports, building on the skills developed in your introductory psychology units.

Offerings

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Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 1Online
Trimester 2On Campus, Armidale Campus
Trimester 2Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
PSYC101 and PSYC102

Notes

GradDipPsych students: It is a requirement that students who wish to enrol in PSYC206 in Trimester 1 in order to complete their degree program in three trimesters, complete PSYC101 and PSYC102 in Trimester 3 of the preceding year. 

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

Bernadine CocksSenior Lecturer; Course Coordinator, Bachelor of Psychological Science - Faculty of Medicine and Health; School of Psychology

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the history and philosophy underpinning the science of cognitive psychology and the social, cultural, historical and professional influences on the practice of psychology and psychopathology, with the ability to communicate this effectively to others;
  2. demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and skills of cognitive psychology as a science, including research methods, culturally appropriate psychological assessment and measurement, and individual differences;
  3. identify and examine each of the major areas studied in cognitive psychology. These include the biological/neuroscientific bases of perception, attention, memory, language, reasoning and consciousness;
  4. analyse and evaluate the means by which empirical information is collected to test cognitive psychology theories;
  5. model the skills required for data collection, analysis and the writing up, in appropriate APA style, of an empirical report that contribute to life-long application in a professional career;
  6. critically evaluate the link between theoretical models and practical issues in cognitive psychology; and
  7. demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills in finding and critiquing assessment references.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Groupwork AssignmentYes10%All offerings

No. Words: 500

Long Written AssignmentYes30%All offerings

No. Words: 2000

Mid-Trimester QuizYes20%All offerings

No. Words: 1000

Final ExaminationYes40%All offerings 

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Writing for Psychology

ISBN: 9780170441124

O'Shea & Mackenzie, 7th edn 2021

Text refers to: All offerings

Cognition: Exploring the Science of the Mind

ISBN: 9780393877601

D.Reisberg, Wiley 8th edn

Note: Also available as an eBook. (ISBN: 9780393877595)

Text refers to: All offerings

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.

SPSS Statistics: A Practical Guide

ISBN: 9780170460163

Allen, P. Heritage, B and Bennett, K., Cengage Learning 5th ed. 2023

Note: An eBook is also available. (ISBN: 9780170295093)

Text refers to: All offerings

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