19203 - Cognitive Psychology (1) (M-Z)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student acquires a general knowledge of the main psychological currents of thought, of the most important cognitive processes and of the main experimental methods of cognitive psychology. In fact, the general aspects of Cognitive Psychology will be addressed during the course. The aim is to provide the student with a historical and thematic overview of the main psychological currents and the most important cognitive processes studied by psychology. The aim is to achieve a general knowledge of the topics examined and the main experimental methods used

Course contents

In the first part of the course the general aspects of cognitive psychology will be addressed with the aim of providing a historical and thematic overview of the main psychological currents and the most important research methods used in psychology.

In the second part of the course the individual cognitive processes, such as perception, attention, memory, thinking and reasoning, will be addressed in more detail. The aim is to offer a general overview of the topics considered and of the main experimental methods used in the field.

 

Topics: Cenni storici - Metodologia della ricerca in psicologia - Sensazione e Percezione - Attenzione - Condizionamento e Apprendimento - Sistemi e processi di memoria - Rappresentazione delle conoscenze - Linguaggio - Comunicazione - Intelligenze.

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities: It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Readings/Bibliography

Essential readings:

• Psicologia. Processi cognitivi, teoria e applicazioni. Nicoletti, Rumiati, Lotto, Il Mulino, Bologna. Edizione 2017. Chapters 1-9; Chapter 14.
• Psicologia Generale (Terza Edizione). Gerrig, Zimbardo, Anolli, Baldi. Pearson Education Resources Italia, Milano 2023. Chapter 9.

Additional readings:

Non-attending students will alsoinclude the following chapters:

• Psicologia Generale (Terza Edizione). Gerrig, Zimbardo, Anolli, Baldi. Pearson Education Resources Italia, Milano 2023. Chapters 1-11.

 

 

Teaching methods

PowerPoint-assisted lectures (slide-lectures).

Lecture attendance is not compulsory but is strongly recommended.

Assessment methods

The final exam will be a multiple-choice test. The questions will concern the topics studied and their applications. The exam aims at verifying: 1. the knowledge of the course contents 2. the critical evaluation of the topics discussed 3. the ability to compare and contrast the main theoretical frameworks of cognitive psychology.

 

Foreign students who feel more confortable to take the exam in English must contact Prof. Gherri at the beginning of the course  to arrange a suitable examination procedure.

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Students are encouraged to take part in research activities carried out in the Departmental Labs during the academic year.

Office hours

See the website of Elena Gherri