Cognitive Psychology, 15.0 Credits
About the course
The course explores current theories and research findings in cognitive psychology and applications of cognitive psychology on problems in work- and everyday life.
Section 1:
Cognitive psychology: Theory and data
(7,5 hp)
Section 1 of the course reviews current examples of research in cognitive psychology and current trends in theorizing.
Section 2:
Applications of cognitive psychology
(7,5 hp)
Section 2 of the course addresses how basic cognitive research can explain phenomena in everyday- and working life, and be applied to different problem areas. The particpants chose among problem areas as, for example, usability, behaviour change, human error, risk assessment, time estimation, health, etc. These are discussed in seminars and explored in projects carried out by groups of students.
Level of Education: Advanced
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Contact Information
Department of Psychology
Contact:
Study Gudie Anngelica Kristoferqvist or Director of Studies Michael Gruber
Tel: +46 (0)90 786 54 35 or +46 (0)90 786 78 35
