Psychology: Memory and Cognition
ID: 233 | Video: Low | Audio: Low | Animation: Medium
Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3
Explore factors such as visual perception, memory, and theories on forgetting
This second free course continues the introduction to Psychology. This free learning course approaches the topic from a ‘cognitive’ angle. This perspective likens the mind to an information-processing computer and uses the computer metaphor to examine complex human functions such as visual perception and memory. This online course is suitable for revising, exam preparation, and for those who often wondered how humans engage in complex mental functions!
Modules in Psychology: Memory and Cognition
Visual perception Visual Illusions Enhancing retrieval and memory Memory Memory revision crossword Sensory, short term and long term memory Theories on forgetting Assessment
Learning Outcome
After completing this course you will gain a good understanding of various aspects of visual perception, including depth perception, psychological factors that affect visual perception and many other concepts. You will learn all about visual illusions. This course will provide you with tips to help you enhance retrieval of memory. You will be able to identify sensory, short-term and long-term memory. Explore the theories on forgetting, such as organic causes. Dr. Jim Lynch will discuss retrograde amnesia, Alzheimer's disease, dementia and memory loss to provide you with information that will greatly improve your understanding of the causes of these conditions. |
JOYCE KUMARI - India
2013-06-15 08:06:00
Course Module: Visual perception Course Topic: Monocular depth cues Comment: The course content is great, Thank you Alison! I have already referred you to many so they could be benefited too..
Amy Smith - United States of America
2012-12-07 13:12:19
Course Module: Enhancing retrieval and memory
Course Topic: Memory: acrostics
Comment: Acrostics -phrases rhymes or poems
Kam Pau - United States of America
2012-12-01 05:12:25
Course Module: Enhancing retrieval and memory
Course Topic: Mnemonic devices which use imagery, rehearsal or association
Comment:
Psychology - Mnemonic devices which use imagery, rehearsal or association
Mnemonic devices which use imagery, rehearsal or association
A - any strategy or technique used to enhance memory. There are many
techniques used to enhance memory; however, the most effective ones are
those which use imagery, rehearsal or association.
STEVEN KENNEDY - United States of America
2012-11-13 23:11:45
Course Module: Sensory, short term and long term memory
Course Topic: Memory: the semantic network theory
Comment: let see how smart I am
Amy Smith - United States of America
2012-11-06 15:11:53
Course Module: Visual perception
Course Topic: Binocular depth cue
Comment: Retinal disparity (bonocular) is a primary depth cue-provides distance/stereoscopic; Convergence-primary cue- binocular depth cue- both retinas have same image; Accomodation-shape of eye changes for close-up or far-away depth