PSYC 315 - Cognition

Institution:

Tusculum University

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Description:

Students will examine the processes of human thinking and how they relate to behavior. Among the topics to be covered are: information processing approaches; perception and attention; memory; the ways in which knowledge is represented and organized; and complex cognitive skills such as language, problem solving, and creativity. The class will combine lecture, student presentations, and laboratory exercises, all of which will emphasize a research-based, empirical approach to this area of human functioning. We will also consider real-world applications of the newest findings. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking. Prerequisites: At least three other psychology courses. Offered every other year.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tusculum.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 636-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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