Cognitive Psychology: Memory, Perception, and Illusions
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Cognitive Psychology: Memory, Perception, and Illusions

The course explores visual perception, memory strategies, memory loss types, and the psychological principles behind how we remember. It covers topics like Gestalt psychology, illusions, and the stages of memory processing, including encoding, storage, and retrieval. Ideal for psychology enthusiasts, educators, and counselors looking to enhance understanding of memory and cognition.
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Cognitive Psychology: Memory, Perception, and Illusions
5 Chapters
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About The Course

Cognitive Psychology: Memory, Perception, and Illusions course delves into the intricate processes of visual perception, which include the selection, organization, and interpretation of sensory information. You will explore reception, a fundamental process that involves receiving electromagnetic energy from the environment at the site of visual receptor cells, namely rods and cones. The course also covers Gestalt psychology principles, binocular cues such as convergence, and examines various illusions including the Muller-Lyer illusion, Ames-room, Ponzo illusion, and the Moon illusion.

The course further explores the complexities of memory and the strategies used to enhance memory retention, including mnemonic devices, narrative chaining, acrostics, and acronyms. It discusses how long-term memory is categorized into declarative, procedural, semantic, and episodic types, and how information is processed through encoding, storage, and retrieval stages. Additionally, it covers various types of memory loss such as organic amnesia, anterograde amnesia, retrograde amnesia, and Alzheimer's disease, which is the most prevalent cause of dementia.

This course is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a career in psychology or those curious about the psychological aspects of memory and cognition. It will also benefit teachers, tutors, and school counselors who wish to improve their students' academic performance.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Discuss the concept of perception and the characteristics of the visual sensory system.
  • Define the Gestalt principles of figure-ground, closure, similarity, and proximity.
  • List the various factors influencing depth perception.
  • Define the conditions that affect sight in old age.
  • Discuss different visual illusions and their psychological implications.
  • Explore techniques used to enhance memory and improve recall.
  • Define key terms associated with memory, including encoding, storage, and retrieval.
  • Discuss the different types of memory, including declarative, procedural, semantic, and episodic memory.
  • Differentiate between biological and organic causes of forgetting.
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 Visual Perception
Chapter 2 Visual Illusions
Chapter 3 Enhancing Retrieval and Memory
Chapter 4 Theories on Forgetting
Chapter 5 Summary
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