PSBB057 Cognitive sciences

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Katarína Kemková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Marek Blatný, DrSc.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jarmila Valchářová
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 C51
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of this course is to help students understand relationships between components of cognitive functioning in psychology, look at cognitive sciences above main theories and look at actual researches.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, a student will:
1) have an overview in topics of cognitive sciences
2) understand the relationships between components of cognitive functioning
3) have an overview of current researches
Key topics
  • 1) Cognitive sciences in psychology
  • 2) Perception and sensory processes
  • 3) Attention
  • 4) Memory
  • 5) Thinking
  • 6) Problem solving
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • EYSENCK, Michael W. and Mark T. KEANE. Kognitivní psychologie. Translated by Miroslav Filip. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 2008, 748 s. ISBN 9788020015594. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lectures, group work, discussion
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Completion requirements:
1) active participation in lessons - 80% min.
2) seminar paper in the form of reflection on the discussed topic
3) small homework - preparation for individual seminars
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
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