Cognitive Psychology

Course code PSYC 2110

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

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This course introduces the scientific study of human mental processes, examining how people perceive, attend to, and remember information. Students will explore major theories and research methods in cognitive psychology, including attention, memory, language, problem solving, and decision making. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical applications, including connections to cognitive neuroscience and real-world implications.

Prerequisites

PSYC 1100 or equivalent.

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What you will learn

  • Cognitive neuroscience basics

    Research methods in cognitive psychology

    Attention and consciousness

    Memory systems

    Knowledge representation and organization

    Language processing

    Problem solving and decision making

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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