Unit 7 Cognition

Outcomes
Understands the processes involved in cognition.
Understand how our memory systems work
Understand how we acquire language and use it to make sense of the world.
Understand how we organize our thoughts think and solve problems

Topics and Activity

Myers Powerpoints

Chapter 9

Chapter 10
Cognitive Psychology and
1. Information Processing Models

Memories Activities and
Demonstrations

Flow Chart using Viso or Inspiration
Weblog Entry: My First Memory

2. Encoding, Storing and Retrieval

Meaning Enhances Recall Activity
Memory is Often Reconstruction Activity
Context Aids Recall Activity
Constructive Memory: The Rumor Chain
Retroactive and Proactive Inhibition
A Déjà vu Experience

3. Extended Reading ‘It’s Magical . ."

Video Remembering and Forgetting

4. What is cognition?

Lecture: Major concepts and key ideas
What is your cognitive style : The Gregorc Style Delineator

Learning more about your Learning Style.
Video: Cognitive Processes

Video: Judgement and Decision Making
5. Problem Solving

Solving problems and avoid pitfalls
6. Making Decisions and Judgments Using Heuristics and avoiding fallacies
Handout 10-4
Video: Judgment and Decision Making

7. Language and Thinking

Lecture
Video: Language Development


Assessment

Chapter Tests
Extended reading