Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: An Experimental Science

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Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: An Experimental Science
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  2. Prerequisites & Facts
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Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: An Experimental Science
The course Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: An Experimental Science is an online class provided by University of York through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn how to use cognitive psychology experiments to explore the internal workings of the mind with this online psychology course.

Course description
  • Learn how to conduct, analyse and understand cognitive psychology experiments
  • 3 weeks
  • Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of internal mental processes. On this course, you will be introduced to two key areas of cognitive psychology: reasoning and thinking and mental imagery.
  • You will explore cognitive psychology as an experimental science, as you consider the psychology of thinking and reasoning and the psychology of imagination and thinking visually. You will learn how to run an experiment, how to collect data, and understand the science behind memory and behaviour through experiments. You will also explore the effectiveness of experiments for the study of the mind.
  • Psychology as an experimental science.
  • How to run an experiment in psychology
  • How Psychology studies memory using experiments
  • Key aspects of the Psychology of thinking and reasoning
  • Key aspects of the Psychology of imagination and thinking visually
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how the mind can be studied in a scientific way using experiments
  • Develop your knowledge of the psychology of reasoning and thinking
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the psychology of mental imagery
  • Perform a simple experiment in cognitive psychology
  • This course is designed for anyone with an interest in the workings of the mind and how to study this through experiments.
  • This course will be of particular interest to those looking to study Psychology at university, and those thinking of applying to study degree level Psychology at the University of York.
  • University of York
  • The University of York combines the pursuit of academic excellence with a culture of inclusion, which encourages everyone – from a variety of backgrounds – to achieve their best.
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Prerequisites & Facts

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: An Experimental Science

Course Topic

Career Development, Personal Development

University, College, Institution

University of York

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: An Experimental Science

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