Fall 2022 - PSYC 221 D100
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)
Class Number: 3243
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Richard Wright
rwright@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5881
Office Hours: Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm via Zoom
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 100.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the study of cognitive and perceptual processes. Topics include memory, perception, attention, language, mental imagery, creativity, judgment and decision-making, and an introduction to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, dyslexia, aphasia and attention-deficit disorder.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is an introduction to and survey of different aspects of cognition. Topics include memory, perception, attention, language, reading, problem solving, creativity, judgment and decision-making, and the effect of aging on cognitive processing.
Grading
- ON-LINE Quizzes: 40%
- Writing Assignments: 60%
NOTES:
1) Lectures will be audio recorded (not video recorded) ... and select (but not all) lecture slides will be available on the course Canvas website
2) Take-home exams will include some questions about material not covered in lectures or reading ... i.e., questions that require on-line research and independent thought
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Chun, M. M. and Most, S. B. (2021). Cognition. Oxford University Press.
ISBN: 9780199950638
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
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