PSY 211 - Cognitive Psychology

    Recent Professors
    R. Morales, N. Rodiles, J. Pipkin
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    45–90 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course will examine principles of cognition focusing on prevailing theories, previous research and current trends in the cognitive sciences. Research findings from human and animal models will be used as a foundation to explore a wide range of topics including cognitive neuroscience, sensation & perception, learning & memory, attention, knowledge and intelligence, consciousness, problem solving, decision making and psycholinguistics among others. Common methods used to study cognitive processes such as positron emission tomography (PET scan), electroencephalography (EEG) and the polygraph test will also be discussed.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:40am–11:05am