Knowledge

The student...

has broad knowledge of key topics in cognitive psychology, such as attention, memory, perception, and assessment and decision-making
has knowledge of central theory and empirical studies of mental processes, such as perception, attention, language, and memory
has knowledge of the scientific process of studying mental processes through observational studies, experiments and via biological measures
can update their knowledge in cognitive psychology and has knowledge of new developments in the field

Skills

The student...

can apply knowledge of cognitive psychology to explain and interpret behavior, including individual differences in behavior
can describe key research tools used in cognitive psychology
can interpret and evaluate results from cognitive experiments
can reflect on the practical implications of results from cognitive experiments

General competence

The student...

can present and disseminate central theories and research findings in cognitive psychology
can independently and factually discuss research findings from professional literature in cognitive psychology

Subject description 7156

Cognitive Psychology