PSY 211 - Cognitive Psychology

    Recent Professors
    M. Bacon
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSYC C1000 (formerly PSY 120) or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSY 211
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    A general introduction to the principles of cognition. This course examines how we think in order to better understand behavior. Topics covered include theoretical and research approaches to the study of cognitive neuroscience, perception, attention, memory, knowledge, visual imagery, language acquisition and development, creativity, problem solving, decision making and consciousness. (CSU/UC)(AA/AS-4, CSU-4, UC-4)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 2:00pm–3:20pm