Cognitive Psychology: Memory, Perception, and Illusions
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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