COGNITION
cod. 1005498

Academic year 2021/22
2° year of course - First semester
Professors
Academic discipline
Psicologia generale (M-PSI/01)
Field
Psicologia generale e fisiologica
Type of training activity
Characterising
42 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Learning objectives


Achieve a satisfactory knowledge of the main theoretical models of cognition. Develop the ability to analyze the literature critically, when appropriate also applying the learned principles to applied problems, and to communicate results both orally and in writing.

Prerequisites


It is recommended that students take Perception and Psychophysics prior to attending this course.

Course unit content


Main theoretical models of cognitive processes, with an an emphasis on the interaction between mind, body, and social environment.

Full programme


Survey of cognitive processes: history, methods, and problems. The approach of cognitive psychology. Embodied and grounded cognition. Social cognition. Attention, perception and motor system. Memory, representation,and knowledge.

Bibliography


Bruno & Pavani (2018). Perception: a multisensory perspective. Oxford. (chapters 4 and 9).

Collection of original articles on Attention, Memory, and Reasoning (in preparation).

Teaching methods


In-class lectures, compliant with safety standards. Supporting materials will be made available online and will include slide and audio-video materials.

Assessment methods and criteria


For students that attend the lectures: written exam (open questions) at the end of the course. For all others: oral exam on the texts in their entirety.

Other information


Starting with the current academic year, the course will be taught jointly with prof. Vera Ferrari.

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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