Last modified: 22 Jul 2026 13:42
This course aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of psychological research in cognitive psychology. In addition, students will engage with interactive discussion boards and workshops to support understanding and skills development.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course provides a thorough foundation in Cognitive Psychology. Cognitive psychologists attempt to model and explain higher human abilities. In this course students will learn to critically evaluate the major findings from human memory research, language processing, and perception.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 11,17 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Two asynchronous discussion boards based on lecture topics. Pass/fail for participation, no individual feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of classic and contemporary research within specialist areas of cognitive psychology, e.g. memory, psycholinguistics, thinking. |
| Factual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of the history and key concepts in cognitive psychology. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 15 | Feedback Weeks | 18 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 1,200 words Research report based on theory and workshop lectures. Students will be supplied with a topic, starter references, and data set. Submission will be online. Detail feedback will be provided online and with tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | To be able to critically evaluate different models and research approaches in cognitive psychology. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of classic and contemporary research within specialist areas of cognitive psychology, e.g. memory, psycholinguistics, thinking. |
| Factual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of the history and key concepts in cognitive psychology. |
| Procedural | Apply | To appreciate and apply appropriate research methods in cognitive psychology. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 13 | Feedback Weeks | 13 | |
| Feedback |
Formative feedback will be provided via asynchronous workshop activities. Worksheets will provide automated feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | To be able to critically evaluate different models and research approaches in cognitive psychology. |
| Procedural | Apply | To appreciate and apply appropriate research methods in cognitive psychology. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of the history and key concepts in cognitive psychology. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of classic and contemporary research within specialist areas of cognitive psychology, e.g. memory, psycholinguistics, thinking. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | To be able to critically evaluate different models and research approaches in cognitive psychology. |
| Procedural | Apply | To appreciate and apply appropriate research methods in cognitive psychology. |
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