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Memory and Cognition

PSYCH 3312: Memory and Cognition

This course surveys selected topics in modern cognitive psychology with an emphasis on memory, learning, categorization, reasoning, knowledge representation, judgment & decision making, and problem solving.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Credit Hours
3

Sample Topics:

  • Neural basis for cognition
  • Visual perception
  • Recognizing objects
  • Paying attention 
  • Types of working memory
  • Remembering complex events
  • Judgment and reasoning 
  • Problem solving and creativity
  • Conscious and unconscious thought

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:

Knowledge Base in Psychology

  • Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
  • Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
  • Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

  • Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
  • Demonstrate psychology information literacy
  • Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving
  • Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research
  • Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

  • Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice

Communication

  • Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
  • Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes
  • Interact effectively with others

Professional Development

  • Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation

To find course availability and times, please visit the Ohio State Course Catalog and Master Schedule.