Unit details
HPS203 - Understanding the Mind
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, G, W, X), Trimester 3 (X only) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Sharman |
| Incompatible with: | HPS673, HPS773 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour seminar per fortnight, 1 x 1.5 hour online lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour practical per fortnight |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit presents a broad coverage of theories proposed by psychologists to explain the processes by which humans acquire, store, communicate, and use knowledge or information; the various research methods used by psychologists to study these processes; and some classic experimental findings in cognitive psychology which are the cornerstones of these theories. Topics covered in the unit include object recognition, attention, memory, reasoning, decision-making and problem-solving. These topics are treated within an information-processing approach to human cognition.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours) 60%, assignment (1200 words) 30%, online activities 10%
Prescribed texts
Reisberg, D. (2013). Cognition: Exploring the Science of the Mind (5th ed.). New York: Norton.
Shrink-wrapped edition including Zaps workbook and online access.
Recommended texts
Burton, L. J. (2010). An interactive approach to writing essays and research reports in Psychology (3rd ed.). Queensland: Wiley.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $755 | $2764 | $2950 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
