Cognitive Psychology I: Perception and Attention
2404-P-1-PP1-Sj
The main goal of the lectures is to provide a compendium of knowledge in the field of:
- Concepts regarding cognitive representations,
- Theories about perception,
- Principles of perceptual grouping,
- Visual illusions and the causes of their formation,
- The role of the brain in creating the perceived reality (in situations of novelty or perceptual ambiguity), the importance of context in perception,
- Mechanisms of visual and auditory hallucinations,
- Face perception,
- Sensory pathways (sight, hearing, balance, skin sensation, proprioception, taste, smell),
- Monocular and binocular cues in depth perception,
- Basic information regarding the brain control of the perception of shape, color, brightness, and movement,
- Theories on how attention works,
- The importance of attention in conscious perception,
- Differences between conscious and unconscious perception (priming, masking, methods of examining the neural correlates of consciousness)
- Methods of testing perception and attention.
Total student workload
The total workload is:
- hours with teacher participation: 30 h
- student's individual work (preparation for classes): 30 h
- preparation for the exam: 30 hours
Total: 90 h, 3 ECTS points
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: The student has knowledge of the following issues: concepts of cognitive representations, theories of perception, principles of perceptual grouping, visual illusions and the causes of their formation,
the role of the brain in creating the perceived reality (in situations of novelty or perceptual ambiguity), the importance of context in perception, mechanisms of visual and auditory hallucinations, face perception, sensory pathways (sight, hearing, balance, skin sensation, proprioception, taste, smell), monocular cues and binoculars in depth perception, basic information on the brain control of the perception of shape, color, brightness, movement, theories on the operation of attention, the importance of attention in conscious perception, the difference between conscious and unconscious perception (priming, masking, methods of examining the neural correlates of consciousness), methods perception and attention research (K_W07, K_W11, K_W16, K_W24).
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: As a result of the course, the student is able to critically study scientific literature, draw conclusions based on research results, discuss them and ask questions arising from the existing data from the literature.
(K_U05, K_U06).
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: Is able to formulate constructive criticism of someone else's statement, description of research results from the literature or concept/theory. Is able to discuss, demonstrating personal culture and respect for the different opinions of other discussants. He willingly shares his knowledge during lectures. Demonstrates cognitive curiosity, is aware of the knowledge and skills acquired, and understands the need for continuous education. He organizes his work effectively and is able to practically assess its priorities and the degree of its advancement.
(K_K02, K_K05, K_K11).
Teaching methods
- conversation lecture;
- presentation;
- discussion.
Expository teaching methods
- participatory lecture
- description
- informative (conventional) lecture
Type of course
core frame (attribute withdrawn)
Prerequisites
There are no entry requirements.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
The basis for passing the course is a written exam from the lectures. This is a single-choice test (W1, U1. K1). In giving a rating
activity during lectures is taken into account in the final exam. An active student may have his exam grade increased by half a grade.
Criteria for individual exam grades:
Less than 60% - 2.0
60-69% - 3.0
70-74% - 3.5
75-84% - 4.0
85-90% - 4.5
91-100% - 5.0
Practical placement
Bibliography
- E. Nęcka, J. Orzechowski and B. Szymura "Cognitive Psychology". PWN, Warsaw, 2007 (selected chapters)
Additional information
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