Module Code: H6CPS
Long Title Cognitive Psychology
Title Cognitive Psychology
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: David Mothersill
Module Author: Michelle Kelly
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff

Lecturer with PhD in Psychology or related cognate discipline
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive processes involved in key cognitive abilities such as perception, attention, memory, executive functioning, and language.
LO2 Interpret and critique influential theories and competing theoretical frameworks
LO3 Evaluate the most influential research studies in cognitive psychology
LO4 Understand the how research in cognitive psychology applies to the ‘real world’
LO5 Assess the key research methods used in cognitive psychology
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• Historical development of the discipline • Research methods used by cognitive psychologists • An introduction to cognitive psychology research in NCI (e.g., ProBrain Research Lab)
Subsequently, for each core cognitive process (e.g., perception, attention, memory, executive functioning, and language), the lectures may include:
• Overview and cognitive processes involved • One or two most influential theories/ critique two competing theoretical frameworks • Evaluate the most influential research studies; examine the research methods used • Understand the how research in the area informs real-world applications.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework60.00%
End of Module Assessment40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 60
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Essay: Students select two research articles that examine the same real-life application of cognitive psychology (e.g. brain training), but with conflicting results. Students write a report evaluating the research studies and making informed conclusions on the topic. Approx. 800-1000 words.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 40
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Multiple Choice Exam (MCQ): The MCQ will delivered using Moodle. Students must answer 50 Questions. Each question is worth 2 marks. Students will have 50 minutes to complete 50 questions.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
Reassessment Description
Should students fail the module overall, they will be required to resubmit the failed components.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 24 Per Semester 2.00
Independent Learning Time Independent learning 101 Per Semester 8.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Goldstein, E.B. & van Hooff, J.C.. (2020), Cognitive Psychology, 2nd Ed. Cengage Learning.
  • Sternberg, R. & Sternberg, K.. (2012), Cognitive Psychology, 6th Ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Anderson, J.R.. (2010), Cognitive Psychology and its Implications, 7th Ed. Worth Publishers, USA.
  • Ashcraft, M.H. & Radvansky, G.A.. (2014), Cognition, Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
  • Braisby, N. & Gellatly, A.. (2012), Cognitive Psychology., Oxford University Press..
  • Eysenck, M.W. & Keane, M.T.. (2010), Cognitive Psychology: A Student’s Handbook, 6th Ed. Hove: Psychology Press..
  • Eysenck, M.W.. (2012), Fundamentals of Cognition., Hove: Psychology Press.
  • Friedenberg, J. & Silverman, G.. (2012), Cognitive Science: An Introduction to the Study of the Mind,, 2nd Ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage..
  • Goldstein, B.. (2011), Cognitive Psychology, 3rd Ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
  • Kellogg, R.T.. (2012), Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology, London: Sage.
  • Matlin, M.. (2009), Cognitive Psychology, 7th Ed. Oxford: Wiley..
  • Revlin, R.. (2013), Cognition: Theory and Practice., New York: Worth.
  • Reed, S. K.. (2013), Cognition: Theories and Applications, 9th Ed. Cengage.
  • Robinson-Riegler,B. & Robinson-Riegler, G.L. (2012), Cognitive Psychology: Applying The Science of the Mind: International Edition, 3rd Ed. Pearson.
  • Parkin, A.J.. (2013), Essential Cognitive Psychology., Sussex: Routledge.
  • Smith, E.A. & Kosslyn, S.M.. (2007), Cognitive Psychology: Mind & Brain., Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
  • Solso, R.L., MacLin, M.K., & MacLin, O.H.. (2014), Cognitive Psychology, 8th Ed. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Other], Learners are also encouraged to source relevant journal articles using NCI’s library databases. Where appropriate, links to specific papers and/or other resources will be included on Moodle by the lecturer..
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