PSYC 209 - Cognitive Psychology

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Examines the branch of psychology that studies how people perceive, remember, think, speak, and solve problems. Cognitive psychology utilizes experimental methodology to better understand the components of complex cognitive behaviors. The lab portion of the class will utilize computerized simulations and experiments to recreate classic experiments in cognitive psychology and to illustrate key concepts. This course serves as a prerequisite for Psych 408, and may be used to fulfill distribution requirements in the Brain and Behavior concentration. Note: Neuroscience majors must take this course as a Part II elective if they wish to take PSYC 408, Cognitive Neuroscience. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. (4)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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