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Discover the science of the mind with a comprehensive free online course in Cognitive Psychology. Explore topics from perception to memory and language, all within Health Psychology.
Welcome to Cognitive Psychology, an enlightening course. Over the span of 21 hours and 18 minutes, immerse yourself in the complex and fascinating world of Cognitive Psychology, a vital subfield of Health and Psychology.
We begin with an overview that introduces you to the fundamentals of cognitive psychology, exploring what it is and the methods used in this field. You will delve into its historical roots and learn about the Cognitive Revolution that significantly shaped current perspectives and practices.
The course then transitions to an in-depth examination of cognitive neuroscience. You'll get a foundational understanding of neurons and the brain's structure, learn about the phenomenon of split brains, and explore the various methodologies employed in cognitive neuroscience research. Understand the concept of reverse inference and its applications within this field.
Our journey continues through the intriguing realm of perception. Starting with visual perception, you'll understand how our brains interpret the visual world around us. Discuss perceptual constancy and different theories of perception, emphasizing the influence of top-down processes and the dual stream model for visual processing.
Attention, a key component of cognitive psychology, is covered extensively. Gain insights into signal detection, active search, selective attention, and divided attention. Learn about the fascinating intersections of attention with movies and magic, as well as the phenomena of inattention and neglect.
Memory forms another crucial part of this course. You'll explore the modalities of memory, including sensory memory, short-term memory, and working memory. More advanced topics such as long-term memory are discussed, focusing on serial position effects, encoding and retrieval processes, and the different types of long-term memory. Delve into the biological basis of memory, the impact of amnesia, and the concept that memory is constructed rather than an exact replica of past events.
Exploring psycholinguistics, you will discover the properties of language and the biological basis of speech sounds. Understand how we comprehend words and sentences, and explore language disorders as well as the intriguing relationship between language and thought. The topic extends to language use in animals, broadening your perspective on linguistic capabilities beyond humans.
The course culminates with a deep dive into judgment and decision-making, examining heuristics, biases, and fallacies. You will engage with the latest thoughts and theories in this domain, including follow-ups to the pioneering work of Daniel Kahneman.
Embark on this comprehensive and thought-provoking journey through cognitive psychology. Equip yourself with a deeper understanding of the human mind and its fascinating processes. This course invites you to expand your horizons and appreciate the intricate workings of cognition and its various facets.
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Overview Pt1 - What Is Cognitive Psych
0h22m
Exercise: What is the primary goal of cognitive psychologists when conducting research?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Overview Pt2 - Methods
0h19m
Exercise: Which research method is commonly used by cognitive psychologists to directly observe and measure brain activity during cognitive tasks?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Overview Pt3 - History
0h29m
Exercise: In the historical context of cognitive psychology, which philosophical tradition emphasizes that knowledge originates primarily from sensory experience?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Overview Pt4 - The Cognitive Revolution
0h22m
Exercise: What aspect of cognitive psychology was influenced by the arrival of computers in the mid-20th century?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience Pt1 - A Neuron Primer
0h26m
Exercise: How do neurons communicate with each other across a synaptic cleft?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience Pt2 - A Brain Primer
0h22m
Exercise: What primary role does the hippocampus play in the brain?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience Pt3 - Split Brains
0h40m
Exercise: What is the primary function of the corpus callosum in the brain?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience Pt4 - Cog Neuro Methods
0h49m
Exercise: Which of the following methods involves measuring electrical activity at the scalp to study brain processes during cognitive tasks?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience Pt5 - Reverse Inference
0h27m
Exercise: What is the reverse inference fallacy in neuroscience research?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Perception Pt1 - Visual Perception
0h24m
Exercise: In the study of visual perception, which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Perception Pt2 - Perceptual Constancy
0h29m
Exercise: What is the primary reason that we perceive objects as having the same size or shape despite changes in distance or visual angle?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Perception Pt3 - Theories of Perception
0h29m
Exercise: Which theory of perception suggests that we recognize objects by detecting a set of simple features that are combined to form more complex forms?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Perception Pt4 - Top Down Influences
0h27m
Exercise: Which of the following describes the way our brain processes visual information through a combination of sensory input and past experiences?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Perception Pt5 - Dual Stream Model
1h05m
Exercise: What is the main function of the ventral stream in the neural architecture for perception?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Attention Pt1 - Signal Detection
0h24m
Exercise: In cognitive psychology, which of the following concepts refers to the ability to focus on a specific piece of information while ignoring distractions?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Attention Pt2 - Active Search
0h23m
Exercise: Which of the following best describes the concept of 'active search' as discussed in cognitive psychology?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Attention Pt3 - Selective Attention
0h15m
Exercise: What is the main focus of selective attention as described in cognitive psychology?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Attention Pt4 - Divided Attention
0h28m
Exercise: What is the term used to describe the brief period of decreased ability to detect a target when switching tasks quickly?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Attention Pt5 - Movies and Magic
0h26m
Exercise: In cognitive psychology, what is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a person fails to notice changes in a scene because their attention is focused elsewhere?
Video class: Cognitive Psychology - Attention Pt6 - Inattention and Neglect
0h29m
Exercise: What does the phenomenon of inattentional blindness demonstrate about human attention?
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