PSYC 316 - Cognitive Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Kathleen M. Carbary
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC 316
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9
    Description
    Cognitive Psychology is a course designed for those interested in developing a better understanding of cognitive psychology and cognitive science. Topics include: an overview of behaviorism and other theories of learning, brain structure and function, sensation, perception, attention, short-term/working memory, long-term memory, categorization, generic knowledge, language, decision making, reasoning, problem solving, and creativity. Current topics and controversies in cognitive psychology will be addressed. Upon completion of this course, students will possess an improved appreciation for the complexity of cognition.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:30pm–2:50pm, Tue Thu 2:30pm–3:50pm