Course Description

Psychology 336F/G Research in Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive theorists face a unique problem: the understanding of mental structures and processes that are not directly observable. A variety of methods used to address this problem will be surveyed, by introducing research questions of enduring interest. Students will be expected to use the techniques learned. Cognitive domains to be examined include attention, memory, problem-solving, and thinking.

Prerequisites: Psychology 234a/b or 235a/b, plus 281, 280E and registration in third or fourth year of Honors Psychology.

2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, half course.

Note: Third or fourth year Honors Psychology Students who receive a passing grade in the prerequisite course Psychology 234a/b or 235a/b and a 70% in Psychology 282E may enrol in this course. General and Special Students who receive 70% in the prerequisite course Psychology 234a/b or 235a/b and 70% in Psychology 282E or 281 and 280E may also enrol in this course.

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