Cognitive Psychology (Advances And Application)

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Semester-II,

Core Paper-1: EP-201: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: ADVANCES AND APPLICATION

As per SPPU, M.A. Psychology 1st year , Semester I and II, AY 2020-21 onwards – Paper – Cognitive Psychology : Advances And Application

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Objectives and learning outcomes:
1. To understand the advances in cognitive psychology
2. To study the application of cognitive psychology in different fields

 Course Contents:

Unit-1: Advance in Cognitive Psychology- I

1.1. Definition and Nature: Consciousness
1.2. Definition and Nature: Critical Thinking
1.3. Definition and Nature: Neuro-psychology
1.4. Conceptual Understanding: Meta-cognition
1.5. Application : Brain Assessment Tools : CT Scan, MRI, fMRI, PET Scan

Unit-2: Advances in Cognitive Psychology-II

2.1. Thought and Language
2.2. Sex Differences and Cognitive Abilities
2.3. IQ, EQ and Creative Thinking
2.4. Reading, Writing, Speaking and Cognitive Phenomenon
2.5. Application: Develop Critical Thinking

Unit-3: Applications of Cognitive Psychology- I

3.1. Application in Clinical Psychology : Brain and Behavior Problems
3.2. Application in Clinical Psychology: Psychotherapies
3.3. Application in Education Psychology: (i) Child development (ii) Learning styles
3.4. Application in Education Psychology: (i) Forgetting (ii) Moral development
3.5. Application: Cognitive Stages of Development and Teaching methods/techniques

Unit-4: Applications of Cognitive Psychology- II

4.1. Application in Forensic Psychology : (i) Cognitive interview (ii) Lie Detector
4.2. Application in Forensic Psychology: (iii) Eyewitness testimony (iv) Face Recognition
4.3. Application in Computer Science: Memory Models and Computer Science
4.4. Application in Computer Science : Information processing, SDT
4.5. Application: Identity Kit

READINGS:

  1. Anderson, J. R. (2015). Cognitive psychology and its implications. New York: Worth Publishers
  2. Best, J. B. (1999). Cognitive Psychology. USA: Wadsworth Publishing Co.
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  8. Singh, Shyam & Singh (2008) Psychoneuroimmunology, Global Vision, New Delhi
  9. Sternberg, R. J. (2007). Cognitive Psychology. Australia: Thomson Wadsworth.
  10. Solso, R. L. (2004). Cognitive Psychology (6th ed.). Delhi: Pearson Education.
  11. बोरुडेआर.आर) .२००५ (बोधननक मानसशास्र ,छाया प्रकाशन
  12.  िरत देसाई आणण शोिना अभ्यंकर) २००७ (प्रायोगिक मानसशास्र आणण संशोधन पद्धती ,नरेंद्र प्रकाशन ,पुणे

Note : Relevant and recent research articles will be referred in text preparation.


FAQ

1. What is cognitive psychology?
Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, problem-solving, attention, language, and decision-making. It investigates how people acquire, process, store, and retrieve information.

2. What are the main areas of study in cognitive psychology?
Cognitive psychology covers various areas, including:

  • Perception: How we interpret sensory information.
  • Memory: How information is stored and recalled.
  • Attention: How we focus on specific stimuli.
  • Language: How language is learned and understood.
  • Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: How we solve problems and make choices.
  • Cognitive Development: How thinking and reasoning evolve over time.

3. What research methods are used in cognitive psychology?
Cognitive psychologists use a range of methods to study mental processes, including:

  • Experimental studies: Conducting controlled experiments to test hypotheses.
  • Neuroimaging techniques: fMRI, PET, and EEG to observe brain activity.
  • Observational studies: Observing behavior in natural settings.
  • Computer modeling: Simulating cognitive processes using computational methods.
  • Behavioral measures: Tasks like reaction time tests, accuracy rates, and error patterns.

4. How does cognitive psychology differ from behaviorism?
Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they’re shaped by the environment. Cognitive psychology, in contrast, emphasizes internal mental processes that cannot be directly observed, such as thoughts, memories, and decision-making strategies.


5. What is the Information-Processing Approach?
The Information-Processing Approach likens the human mind to a computer, where mental processes are seen as a series of steps through which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved. This approach emphasizes how we take in information (input), process it (through attention and memory), and produce responses (output).

6. What role does attention play in cognitive psychology?
Attention is a key focus in cognitive psychology because it determines which information we process more deeply and which we ignore. Selective attention allows us to focus on particular stimuli while filtering out others. It’s crucial for learning, memory, and effective decision-making.


7. What is mental imagery in cognitive psychology?
Mental imagery involves creating images in the mind without external sensory input. Visual imagery is the most common type studied in cognitive psychology, though other types, such as auditory or tactile imagery, are also explored.

8. How is cognitive psychology applied in real-world settings?
Cognitive psychology has a wide range of applications, including:

  • Education: Enhancing learning and memory techniques.
  • Clinical psychology: Understanding cognitive distortions in mental health issues.
  • User interface design: Improving how people interact with technology.
  • Artificial intelligence: Modeling human thought processes to develop smarter systems.

9. What is the role of memory in cognitive psychology?
Memory is a fundamental concept in cognitive psychology, as it deals with how we encode, store, and retrieve information. Key areas include short-term memory, long-term memory, working memory, and the processes of forgetting.

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Atkinson and Shiffrin Model of Memory

10. Who are some key figures in cognitive psychology?
Some key figures include:

  • Ulric Neisser: Often considered the “father” of cognitive psychology.
  • Jean Piaget: Known for his work on cognitive development in children.
  • Noam Chomsky: A linguist who greatly influenced cognitive psychology with his theory of innate language structures.
  • Daniel Kahneman: Notable for his research on judgment and decision-making.


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