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Core Module Information
Module title: Cognitive Psychology 1
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: PSY08101
Module leader: Lindsey Carruthers
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Psychology
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: PSY07103 - Introduction to Psychology or Equivalent AND Pre-requisite: [Module PSY07103] Introduction to Psychology
Description of module content:

Cognitive Psychology 1 aims to provide you with a comprehensive grounding in several areas of cognitive psychology, such as language, memory, attention, problem solving, and decision making. You will engage with primary sources in a range of areas of cognition, develop an understanding of the origins of cognitive psychology, and an appreciation of some of the research methods used in this area. There is an emphasis throughout this module on developing your evaluation and critical thinking skills, which will be valuable during your degree and beyond.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify research methods and paradigms used to investigate cognitive psychology.

LO2: Develop insight into key cognitive concepts, theories and models, their historical roots, and empirical support.

LO3: Find and review relevant peer-reviewed journal articles containing details of empirical research.

LO4: Demonstrate evaluation skills by highlighting strengths and weaknesses of relevant research.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Lindsey Carruthers
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures (2 hours per week). You will be introduced to core areas of cognitive psychology, with provision of the historical context. There will be a focus on key research methods and paradigms within cognition research, and also on how cognitive psychology research can inform many applied areas of psychology.
Face To Face Tutorial 7 Tutorials will develop your confidence in reading and evaluating primary sources and give you the chance to discuss content and assessment in more detail.
Online Guided independent study 173 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 40 1~2 Week 8 HOURS= 1hr 30m You will complete an online class-test featuring multiple choice questions covering units 1, 2, and 3 and learning outcomes 1 and 2.
Class Test 40 3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 1.5 hours You will complete an online class-test featuring multiple choice and short-answer questions covering units 4 - 7 and learning outcomes 3 and 4.
Learning Log 20 3 Week 10 HOURS= 400 words In class, you will develop a search strategy to find peer-reviewed empirical research on a specific topic. You will then summarise the papers and reflect on the process.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

 

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