Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have gained knowledge about theoretical and historical perspectives within cognitive psychology
• Have gained knowledge about theories and methods in cognitive psychology and neuroscience (e.g. experimental psychology, and specific advanced methods like EEG, MRI, fMRI, and PET)
• Have gained knowledge about the central topics within cognitive psychology (e.g. memory, attention, learning, and problem-solving)
• Have gained knowledge about current research topics in both cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience

Skills

• Be able to evaluate and choose between relevant theories in central topics of cognitive psychology
• Be able to explain the strengths and weaknesses of central topics in cognitive psychology
• Be able to evaluate empirical evidence in relation to cognitive psychology
• Be able to disseminate research-based knowledge in cognitive psychology
• Be able to relate the acquired knowledge to skills related to practical solutions within the field of cognitive psychology

Competences

• Be able to relate theories on cognitive psychology in an applied setting
• Be able to apply both theory and empiric results in critical discussion within cognitive psychology (e.g. memory and attention)

Type of instruction

Types of instruction are listed in §17; Structure and Contents of the Programme.

Exam

Exams