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The Cognitive Psychology course (CGP-400) offers 4 credits and consists of 60 hours of learning focused on human thought, memory, learning, and problem-solving. Students will explore cognitive functions, their applications in various fields, and will be assessed through classroom activities, participation, and presentations. The course includes units on perception, attention, memory, problem-solving, and cognitive neuroscience, along with recommended readings and multimedia resources.

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Course Design

The Cognitive Psychology course (CGP-400) offers 4 credits and consists of 60 hours of learning focused on human thought, memory, learning, and problem-solving. Students will explore cognitive functions, their applications in various fields, and will be assessed through classroom activities, participation, and presentations. The course includes units on perception, attention, memory, problem-solving, and cognitive neuroscience, along with recommended readings and multimedia resources.

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Course Name: Cognitive Psychology

Course Code: CGP-400


No. of Credit: 4 Credits
Learning Hours: 60 hours

Course Rationale
The study of cognitive psychology focuses on human thought, memory, learning, and problem-
solving. Students are introduced to basic cognitive functions like learning, memory, attention,
and perception in this course. Applications in education, mental health, and behavior change
all require an understanding of cognitive psychology. The goal of this course is to give students
a theoretical understanding of how cognitive processes influence how we interact with the
outside world, as well as practical insights into this topic.
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course students are expected to:
• Describe the distinctions between behaviorist and cognitive approaches to psychology
by the end of this course.
• Explain the operation of cognitive functions like perception, memory, and attention.
• Use the concepts of cognitive psychology to address practical issues. Examine several
learning and memory models.
• Assess case studies about attention-related problems and memory difficulties.
Course Curriculum

Unit 1: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology


1. Definition and scope of cognitive psychology
2. Key differences between behaviorism and cognitive psychology
3. Historical background: From introspection to computational models
4. Real-world applications of cognitive psychology

Unit 2: Perception
1. Theories of perception (Gestalt principles, feature detection theory)
2. Top-down vs. bottom-up processing
3. Visual and auditory perception
4. Disorders related to perception (e.g., prosopagnosia, visual agnosia)
Unit 3: Attention
1. Models of attention (Broadbent’s filter model, Treisman’s attenuation model)
2. Selective and divided attention
3. Cognitive load and multitasking
4. Attention disorders (e.g., ADHD)

Unit 4: Memory and Learning


1. Types of memory (short-term, long-term, working memory)
2. Memory models (Atkinson-Shiffrin model, Baddeley’s working memory model)
3. Forgetting: Decay vs. interference
4. Learning theories (classical and operant conditioning, social learning)

Unit 5: Problem Solving and Decision Making


1. Heuristics and biases in decision-making
2. Problem-solving strategies (trial and error, algorithms, insight)
3. Cognitive limitations and irrational thinking
4. Decision-making in high-stress environments

Unit 6: Cognitive Neuroscience and Applications


1. The brain and cognition: Neural basis of perception, memory, and learning
2. Neuroplasticity and its role in cognitive functions
3. Cognitive psychology in artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction
4. Cognitive rehabilitation and therapy

Prerequisites
§ A basic understanding of psychology (Introduction to Psychology or equivalent).
§ Curiosity to dive deeper into the behavioural phenomena.
§ No advanced knowledge is required, but familiarity with research methods and statistics
will be helpful.

Recommended Readings
Primary Readings (Textbooks and Essential Materials)
1.Kellogg, R. T. (2012). Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology. Sage Publications.
2. Matlin, M. W. (2005). Cognition. John Wiley & Sons.
3. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2020). Cognitive Psychology: A Student’s Handbook.
Psychology Press.
4. Anderson, J. R. (2014). Cognitive Psychology and Its Implications. Worth Publishers.
5. Sternberg, R. J., & Sternberg, K. (2016). Cognitive Psychology. Cengage Learning.
6. Neisser, U. (1967). Cognitive Psychology. Appleton-Century-Crofts.
7. Students will learn through the following YouTube playlists:
i. Perception Playlist 1
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZRRxQcaEjA7kcmXICcmzIT5rAjVHPhuU&si=
M08Z0Gtkd1OVqs28
ii. Psychology Playlist 2
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkahZjV5wKe8VBzJn5wfJ7Avf_nr6Pt2N&si=Z8
KaRkENZPtrPOzw
iii. The Mind Playlist 3
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE3048008DAA29B0A&si=mMpnhV6rEr5YmQ
q7

These videos explain key concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, making learning more
interactive and engaging.

Secondary Readings (Additional References and Multimedia Materials)


1. Baddeley, A. (2012). Working Memory, Thought, and Action. Oxford University Press.
2. Fuster, J. M. (2003). Cortex and Mind: Unifying Cognition. Oxford University Press.
3. Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday
Experience. Cengage Learning.
4. Posner, M. I. (2012). Attention in a Social World. MIT Press.
5. Barsalou, L. W. (2008). Grounded Cognition. Annual Review of Psychology, 59, 617–645.
6. Kandel, E. R. (2006). In Search of Memory: The Emergence of a New Science of Mind. W.
W. Norton & Company.

Similar Courses Offered at Other Universities


1. MIT Open Courseware (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) - Introduction To
Psychology
2.University of Cambridge - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
3. Stanford University - EDUC 364 - Cognition and Learning
4. University of California, Berkeley - COG SCI 1. Introduction to Cognitive Science
5. IIT Gandhinagar - Cognitive Psychology
6. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) - Cognitive
Rehabilitation and Neuropsychology

Grading and Assessment Methods


- Classroom Activities (60%) - Includes essays, case studies, and applied problem-
solving exercises.
- Class Participation (20%) - Active engagement in discussions and debates.
- Presentations & Viva (20%) - Students present a topic of interest within cognitive
psychology.

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