Cognitive Psychology (VPUPK_045)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop understanding of cognitive processes (attention, perception, memory, language, thinking, decision making, intelligence, creativity, etc.), their interaction, influencing factors, and practical implications of recent developments in the field of cognitive psychology.
Prerequisites
Completed study course "General psychology".
Learning outcomes
• Describes the concept of cognitive psychology and its history.
• Analyses and explains theories and concepts of cognitive psychology in line with current developments in psychology.
• Compares differences between cognitive psychology and other disciplines in psychology.
• Describes recent trends in cognitive psychology.
• Defines concepts of attention, perception, memory, knowledge representation, language, thinking, intelligence and creativity.
• Describes the factors influencing cognitive processes.
• Describes leading theories in cognitive psychology.
• Evaluates the factors influencing cognitive processes and the interaction between cognitive processes.
• Uses correct concepts related to cognitive psychology.
• Explains cognitive impairment.
• Discusses the concepts of cognitive psychology.
• Explains cognitive processes and factors affecting them.
• Explains how people perceive, store and process information.
• Explains how people solve problems, make decisions and generate new ideas.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, PSb | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ingūna Griškēviča, Kristīne Šneidere | |
| Psychology, PSbN | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Kristīne Šneidere, Ingūna Griškēviča | |
| Psychology, LFPSb | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ingūna Griškēviča, Kristīne Šneidere |
