Psy/360 Syllabus

Course Materials

Willingham, D. T. (2007). Cognition: The thinking animal (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.

All electronic materials are available on the student website.

Week One: Introduction Cognitive Psychology
Details Due Points
Objectives 1.1 Define cognitive psychology.
1.2 Identify key milestones in the development of cognitive psychology as a discipline.
1.3 Discuss the importance of behavioral observation in cognitive psychology.
1.4 Explain the role of the brain in cognitive functions.
Readings Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Cognition.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussion. 4 of 7 days each week 2
Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ1 due on Thursday
DQ2 due on Saturday 2
Learning Team Instructions Resource: Learning Team Toolkit
Create the Learning Team Charter. Due on Monday
Individual
Cognitive Psychology Definition Paper Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you cover the subject of cognitive psychology.
Address the following MAIN points:

Define Cognitive Psychology

Identify at least four key milestones in the development of cognitive psychology as a discipline.

Discuss the importance of behavioral observation in cognitive psychology.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines and
make sure that you have headings for every main point and an introduction paragraph that previews the main points and a conclusion that reviews the main points. Due on Monday 12


Week Two: Attention and Perception
Details Due Points
Objectives 2.1 Explain the relationship between attention and cognition.
2.2 Analyze the role of perception in cognitive psychology.
2.3 Discuss the importance of visual perception.
Readings Read 3 & 4 of Cognition.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation Participate in class discussion. 4 of 7 days each week 2
Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion...