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2020-212022-23
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching cycle
A
Autumn Term 2021-22 to Summer Term 2021-22
Module aims
This module builds on topics covered in Perception and Cognition 1, with a greater emphasis on higher level perceptual processing, advanced topics in memory and attention. This leads onto how knowledge of the principles of perception and cognition can be applied in the real world.
Module learning outcomes
give an account of complex sounds such as music and speech, and their perception as objects in the auditory scene.
describe higher areas of visual processing and how these are involved in the perception of size, motion & depth.
appreciate what mental representation is and what issues surround uncovering the format of mental representation
describe key theories of attention
understand the differences between competing theories of object recognition
evaluate different theories of memory
describe and discuss the application of the psychology of human memory to practical problems such as the reliability of eyewitness testimony
Module content
Year 2 develops a greater emphasis on higher level perceptual processing and more advanced topics in cognitive psychology. This leads onto how knowledge of the principles of perception and cognition can be applied in the real world.
TB6: Attention
TB7: Cognition & Emotion
TB8: High-Level Perception
TB9: Reasoning & Decision Making
TB10: Animal Cognition
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
25
Essay/coursework Practical
N/A
25
Groupwork Miniproject
N/A
5
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Perception & Cognition II (Paper 1)
1.5 hours
18
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Perception & Cognition II (Paper 2)
2 hours
27
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay
N/A
25
Essay/coursework Practical
N/A
25
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Perception & Cognition II (Paper 1)
1.5 hours
18
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Perception & Cognition II (Paper 2)
2 hours
27
Module feedback
The marks on all assessed work will be provided on e-vision
Students will meet supervisors in wk 6 in AuT, SpT and wk 9 in SuT to discuss their marks.
Indicative reading
Basic Vision: an introduction to visual perception. Snowden, R. Thompson, P. & Troscianko T. (2012) Oxford University Press
Cognitive Psychology. Quinlan, P. & Dyson, B. (2008) Pearson.