The field of cognitive psychology involves studying and thinking about thinking. Questions are asked about how we acquire, store, retrieve, and use knowledge. Students will actively study and apply various theories about human thinking. Topics such as models of memory, mental imagery, language comprehension, problem solving, decision-making, and cognitive development will be covered. Enrollment priority is given to sophomore and junior level psychology majors. Prerequisite: PSYC 101, or permission of the instructor.
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