Course Description

Mental processes such as perception, imagery, memory, attention, problem solving, decision making, and thinking.

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Athena Title

Mental Processes

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in PSYC 4100, PSYC 4100E

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Prerequisite

PSYC 1101

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Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

By the end of this course students should: 1. Be able to engage in meaningful discussions of current approaches to perception, memory, and cognition. 2. Understand the role of theories and models in the study of cognitive processes. 3. Understand how models are used to generate new psychological knowledge. 4. Understand how experimental data relate to theories and models of cognitive processes. 5. Understand the relation of neural processes and neuropsychological approaches to the study of cognition and behavior. 6. Understand the relation of perception to memory and decision making.

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Topical Outline

1. Introduction & History 2. Perception & Attention 3. Models of Memory 4. Sensory, Short-Term/Working Memory 5. Long-Term Memory 6. Imagery 7. General Knowledge 8. Language 9. Problem Solving & Creativity 10. Deductive Reasoning & Decision Making

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