Cognition and Human Performance
Duration
- 1 Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 24 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
Hawthorn HOL Study Period 3 | |
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Swinburne Online Teaching Period 2 |
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Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
2. Evaluate the major theoretical and biological underpinnings of human perception, attention, memory, reasoning, language, and learning
3. Compare and contrast the different methodologies used in contemporary cognitive psychology, including neuroscience and cognitive science approaches
4. Apply theories and principles of cognitive psychology to situations that arise in everyday life
5. Critically evaluate contemporary research articles published by leading cognitive psychologists
6. Analyse and present findings from cognitive research in an appropriate manner
Courses with unit
BA-PSY Bachelor of Psychological SciencesBA-PSY1 Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (OUA)
BA-PSYS Bachelor of Psychology Sciences (SOL)
BA-HSC1 Bachelor of Health Science
BA-HSCPROF Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) *
BB-HSCBUS Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Business *
BA-SSCPSY2S Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
BA-SSPSY6 Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
BA-BEHP Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology)
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On-campus Class | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Live Online Class | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Online Learning activities | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Unspecified Activities Independent learning | 6.5 | 12 | 78 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Swinburne Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Live Online Class | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12 | 12 | 146 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Assignment 1 | Individual | 25% | 4, 5, 6 |
Assignment 2 | Individual | 40% | 2, 3, 5, 6 |
Assignment 3 | Individual | 35% | 1, 2, 3, 5 |
Content
- Theories of cognitive functioning and processes
- Perception
- Attention
- Memory
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Language
- Learning
Study resources
- Reading materials.