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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Advanced Cognitive Psychology
Module Code NS333
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Lorraine Boran
Semester 2: Lorraine Boran
Autumn: Lorraine Boran
Module TeacherLorraine Boran
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module is divided into two parts: the first part of the module provides an advanced overview of high-level cognitive function and dysfunction in areas such as problem-solving and expertise, decision-making, concept formation, psychology of language and language acquisition, and executive function. The second part of the module will focus on advanced topics in visual cognition, including face recognition, social cognition, attention, perception and action.

Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate key theories of high and low level cognitive function covered in the module
2. Critically consider key studies covered in the module
3. Identify and analyse key factors influencing high and low level cognitive function
4. Critically consider the causes, development and remediation of disordered high and low level cognitive function



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Based on indicative content and learning outcomes
Tutorial6Moderator and student-led tutorials
Independent learning93Self directed learning including exam preparation
Examination2Formal Examination
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Problem solving, expertise and expert performance.
Decision-making.

Concept formation and categories.
Language Processing and Acquisition.

Executive Function, Working Memory and Attention.
Object and Face Recognition.

Social Cognition.
Attention, Perception and Action.

Theoretical Issues in Cognitive Psychology.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment30% Examination Weight70%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Essayn/a30%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Nick Braisby, Angus Gellatly: 2012, Cognitive Psychology, 2nd, Oxford University Press, London, 9780199236992
  • Michael Eysenck, Mark T. Keane,: 2010, Cognitive Psychology, 6th, Psychology Press, Hove, 9781841695402
  • Edward E. Smith and Stephen M. Kosslyn; with the contributions of Lawrence W. Barsalou... [et al.]: 2007, Cognitive psychology, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 9780131825086
  • John Anderson,: 2009, Cognitive Psychology and its Implications, 7th, Worth Publishers, New York, 9781429219488
  • Alan Baddeley: 2007, Working memory, thought, and action, Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K, 9780198528012
  • Alan Baddeley, Michael W. Eysenck and Michael C. Anderson: 2009, Memory, Psychology Press, Hove, 9781848720008
  • Vicki Bruce, Andy Young,: 2011, Face Perception, Psychology Press, Hove, 9781841698786
  • edited by Andrew R. A. Conway... [et al.]: 2007, Variation in working memory, Oxford University Press, USA, 9780195168631
  • edited by K. Anders Ericsson... [et al.]: 2006, The Cambridge handbook of expertise and expert performance, Cambridge University Press, USA, 9780521600811
  • E. Bruce Goldstein,: 2011, Cognitive Psychology, 3rd, Wadworth Publishing, Belmont, CA, 9780840033550
  • David Hardman (Editor), Laura Macchi (Editor): 2005, Thinking: Psychological Perspectives on Reasoning, Judgment and Decision Making, Wiley, Chichester, 9780470025727
  • Trevor Harley: 2008, The Psychology of Language, 3rd, Psychology Press, New York, 9781841693828
  • Keith J. Holyoak Ph.D. (Editor), Robert G. Morrison Ph.D. (Editor): 2012, The Oxford Handbook of Thinking and Reasoning, Oxford University Press, USA, 978-0199734689
  • Nick Lund,: 0, Attention (Foundations of Psychology), Routledge, London, 9780415592147
  • Ken Manktelow: 2012, Reasoning and Thinking, Psychology Press, Hove, 1841697413
  • Michael I. Posner PhD (Editor): 2011, Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention, 2nd, The Guilford Press, London, 9781609189853
  • [edited by] Richard A. P. Roche and Seán Commins: 2009, Pioneering studies in cognitive neuroscience, Open University Press, Maidenhead, 9780335233564
  • Philip Quinlan & Ben Dyson: 2008, Cognitive psychology, Pearson Harlow, UK, 9780131298101
  • Daniel Reisberg: 2010, Cognition, 4th, W. W. Norton, New York, 9780393198515
  • Robert J. Sternberg,: 2011, Cognitive Psychology, 6th, Wadsworth Publishing, Belmont, CA, 9781111344764
  • Elizabeth Styles,: 2006, The Psychology of Attention, 2nd, Psychology Press, Hove, 9781841693972
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