Cognition and Human Performance

Unit code: HAY205

Credit points	12.5 Credit Points
Duration	1 Semester
Contact hours	3 Hours per Week
Campus	Hawthorn
Prerequisites	HAY101 Psychology 101 and HMA278 Design and Measurement 2
Corequisites	HMA279

Related course(s)

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Forensic Science), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Psychophysiology), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Psychophysiology), Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology and Forensic Science) and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology).

Aims and objectives

The aim is to provide up-to-date coverage of recent theoretical and methodological advancements in cognitive psychology.

Teaching methods

Lectures, tutorial/practical sessions, and project work

Assessment

Practical report, examination

Generic skills outcomes

Research skills.
Computer skills.
Data analysis.
Report writing.

Content

This unit of study examines theories of cognitive functioning and processes, including perception, attention, memory, problem-solving, decision-making, language, and aspects of learning. Some contemporary issues and theoretical applications will also be considered.

Text books

"Cognitive Psychology. A Student's Handbook" Sixth Edition. Psychology Press, East Sussex.

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