PSY 520 - Learning and Cognition

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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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Description:

This course involves the study of the basic human learning processes, and cognitive and academic skills. Emphasis is on the relevance of recent research and theoretical developments in cognitive psychology to instructional settings, and on appreciating diversity in learning and cognitive abilities. This course will build a foundation of knowledge that will enable students to later develop and evaluate appropriate cognitive and academic goals for students with different abilities, disabilities, strengths, and needs. Topics include theories of learning, attention, memory, problem solving, reasoning, metacognition, social cognitive theory, attribution theory, and experimental paradigms for the study of cognition and learning. (Spring). Prerequisites: 9 hours in psychology.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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