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Cognitive Psychology: Memory, Perception, and Illusions

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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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Learning Outcomes

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  • 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.

Modules

Module 1

Visual Perception

Module 2

Visual Illusions

Module 3

Enhancing Retrieval and Memory

Module 4

Theories on Forgetting

Module 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

This UK psychology course explores memory, perception, visual processing, Gestalt principles, depth perception, visual illusions and the psychology of forgetting.

This course is suitable for psychology students, healthcare professionals, educators and anyone interested in memory, perception and cognitive psychology in the UK.

Topics include sensory perception, Gestalt principles, depth perception, ageing and sight, visual illusions, memory processes, recall and forgetting.

Yes. The course explores encoding, storage and retrieval, different types of memory, and techniques that can support memory improvement and recall.

The course covers declarative, procedural, semantic and episodic memory, along with biological and organic factors associated with forgetting.