{"id":4,"date":"2020-05-18T16:01:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T16:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-hvcc-cogonitivepsychology\/2020\/05\/18\/introduction\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T20:29:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:29:05","slug":"introduction","status":"publish","type":"front-matter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-hvcc-cogonitivepsychology\/front-matter\/introduction\/","title":{"raw":"Course Description Cognitive Psychology \u2013 PSYC 240  Hudson Valley Community College","rendered":"Course Description Cognitive Psychology \u2013 PSYC 240  Hudson Valley Community College"},"content":{"raw":"<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearn\/pluginfile.php\/3406698\/mod_oucontent\/oucontent\/111666\/b4dc4056\/0322e357\/resized_d810_1_brain_410348.tif.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/share.google\/kBAMfnNVFvuueE7Qd noopener\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearn\/pluginfile.php\/3406698\/mod_oucontent\/oucontent\/111666\/b4dc4056\/0322e357\/resized_d810_1_brain_410348.tif.jpg\" alt=\"Critically exploring psychology: 1.1 Cognitive psychology | OpenLearn - Open University\" width=\"512\" height=\"435\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\r\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_247c89752806cd96\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering force-compact-layout enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\r\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d1c4c3148670782a\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color force-compact-layout md-content tutor-markdown-rendering\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"citation-930 citation-931 citation-932 citation-933 citation-end-933\">Welcome To PSYC 240: Cognitive Psychology<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-36\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span class=\"citation-926 citation-927 citation-928 citation-929 citation-end-929\">Welcome to the study of the human mind! In this course, we embark on an exciting journey into the cognitive architecture that shapes our everyday lives.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-37\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"citation-922 citation-923 citation-924 citation-925 citation-end-925\">Have you ever wondered how your brain effortlessly recognizes a face in a cr<\/span><span class=\"citation-922 citation-923 citation-924 citation-end-924\">owd, why your memory suddenly fails you during a high-stakes exam, or how you are able to effortlessly read and comprehend the very wor<\/span><span class=\"citation-922 citation-923 citation-end-923\">ds on this screen?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-38\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"citation-920 citation-921 citation-end-921\">Cognitive psychology is the discipline dedicated to answering these exact \"Whats<\/span><span class=\"citation-920 citation-end-920\">, Whys, and Hows.\" Throughout the semester, we will pull back the curtain on our internal mental p<\/span>rocesses to understand both the mechanics of the mind and how psychological science uncovers them.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"7\">Key Questions We Will Explore<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How is cognitive psychology relevant to everyday experience?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1\">Every decision you make, every conversation you hold, every piece of information you remember (or forget), and every emotion tied to a memory relies on cognitive processes. Cognitive psychology explains how we perceive, process, and make sense of the world around us 24\/7.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Does cognitive psychology have practical implications?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1\">Absolutely. Insights from cognitive psychology directly inform effective study strategies, user-interface design, eyewitness testimony reliability in legal settings, treatment for cognitive deficits, and strategies to improve critical thinking and decision-making under stress.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How can we study the mind\u2019s inner workings when we cannot observe it directly?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1\">Because mental processes are invisible, cognitive psychologists use indirect measurements\u2014such as reaction times, error patterns, behavioral experiments, and modern neuroimaging techniques (like fMRI and EEG)\u2014to infer the underlying mental mechanisms at work.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What was the cognitive revolution?<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1\">During the mid-20th century, the cognitive revolution marked a major paradigm shift away from Strict Behaviorism (which focused solely on observable behavior). Inspired by computer science, linguistics, and information theory, researchers began proposing testable models of internal mental structures and information processing.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\">What We Will Cover This Semester<\/h3>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Over the course of the term, our journey will take us through the following 13 core areas:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Introduction to Cognitive Psychology<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cognitive Neuroscience<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-39\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-918 citation-919 citation-end-919\">Perception<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-40\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-916 citation-917 citation-end-917\">Attention<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-41\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-914 citation-915 citation-end-915\">Short-Term and Working Memory<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-42\" data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-912 citation-913 citation-end-913\">Long-Term Memory: Structure<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-43\" data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-910 citation-911 citation-end-911\">Long-Term Memory: Encoding, Retrieval, and Consolidation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-44\" data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-908 citation-909 citation-end-909\">Everyday Memory and Memory Errors<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-45\" data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-906 citation-907 citation-end-907\">Conceptual Knowledge<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-46\" data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-904 citation-905 citation-end-905\">Visual Imagery<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-47\" data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-903 citation-end-903\">Language<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-48\" data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-902 citation-end-902\">Problem-Solvin<\/span>g and Creativity<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,12,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Judgment, Decisions, and Reasoning<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-49\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"><span class=\"citation-900 citation-901 citation-end-901\">By studying both historical foundations and modern neuroscientific breakthroughs, you will not only learn how psychological science is conducted, but you will also gain practical strategies to improve your own learning, problem-solving, and future<\/span><span class=\"citation-900 citation-end-900\"> professional career.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-50\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"><span class=\"citation-899 citation-end-899\">Get ready to look at how you think in a whole n<\/span>ew way!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h1>COURSE OVERVIEW<\/h1>\r\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Course Description, Goals, &amp; Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThis course provides an introduction to cognitive psychology, focusing on how people acquire, store, communicate and use information. Cognitive psychologists ask questions that many of us ask ourselves in our everyday lives--the Whats? Whys? and Hows?--to determine answers to how we educate, evaluate, and persuade people, and much more. This course focuses on historical and recent theoretical studies and findings related to the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100.<\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>At the end of this course students will be able to:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Demonstrate knowledge of theories, theorists, research studies, concepts, and themes in cognitive psychology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Demonstrate understanding of the historical basis in which cognitive psychology was formed as a branch of general psychology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Distinguish the major theoretical objectives of cognitive psychology from other sub-disciplines in the field of psychology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Differentiate the goals of the subareas within the study of cognitive psychology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Evaluate scientific research methods such as descriptive and experimental research and quantitative analysis.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Apply critical thinking to evaluating research, popular articles, and cognitive topics in various media.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Describe how ethical standards apply to psychological science and everyday practices.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Synthesize ideas, interpret quantitative and qualitative data, and present evidence-based arguments in various formats including writing and oral communication.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Apply cognitive theories and knowledge to problem solving and strategies in real-life situations.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Describe how what you have learned in studying cognitive psychology can be used in your professional career.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","rendered":"<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearn\/pluginfile.php\/3406698\/mod_oucontent\/oucontent\/111666\/b4dc4056\/0322e357\/resized_d810_1_brain_410348.tif.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/share.google\/kBAMfnNVFvuueE7Qd noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearn\/pluginfile.php\/3406698\/mod_oucontent\/oucontent\/111666\/b4dc4056\/0322e357\/resized_d810_1_brain_410348.tif.jpg\" alt=\"Critically exploring psychology: 1.1 Cognitive psychology | OpenLearn - Open University\" width=\"512\" height=\"435\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_247c89752806cd96\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering force-compact-layout enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d1c4c3148670782a\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color force-compact-layout md-content tutor-markdown-rendering\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"citation-930 citation-931 citation-932 citation-933 citation-end-933\">Welcome To PSYC 240: Cognitive Psychology<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-36\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span class=\"citation-926 citation-927 citation-928 citation-929 citation-end-929\">Welcome to the study of the human mind! In this course, we embark on an exciting journey into the cognitive architecture that shapes our everyday lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-37\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"citation-922 citation-923 citation-924 citation-925 citation-end-925\">Have you ever wondered how your brain effortlessly recognizes a face in a cr<\/span><span class=\"citation-922 citation-923 citation-924 citation-end-924\">owd, why your memory suddenly fails you during a high-stakes exam, or how you are able to effortlessly read and comprehend the very wor<\/span><span class=\"citation-922 citation-923 citation-end-923\">ds on this screen?<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-38\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span class=\"citation-920 citation-921 citation-end-921\">Cognitive psychology is the discipline dedicated to answering these exact &#8220;Whats<\/span><span class=\"citation-920 citation-end-920\">, Whys, and Hows.&#8221; Throughout the semester, we will pull back the curtain on our internal mental p<\/span>rocesses to understand both the mechanics of the mind and how psychological science uncovers them.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"7\">Key Questions We Will Explore<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How is cognitive psychology relevant to everyday experience?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1\">Every decision you make, every conversation you hold, every piece of information you remember (or forget), and every emotion tied to a memory relies on cognitive processes. Cognitive psychology explains how we perceive, process, and make sense of the world around us 24\/7.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Does cognitive psychology have practical implications?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1\">Absolutely. Insights from cognitive psychology directly inform effective study strategies, user-interface design, eyewitness testimony reliability in legal settings, treatment for cognitive deficits, and strategies to improve critical thinking and decision-making under stress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How can we study the mind\u2019s inner workings when we cannot observe it directly?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1\">Because mental processes are invisible, cognitive psychologists use indirect measurements\u2014such as reaction times, error patterns, behavioral experiments, and modern neuroimaging techniques (like fMRI and EEG)\u2014to infer the underlying mental mechanisms at work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What was the cognitive revolution?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1\">During the mid-20th century, the cognitive revolution marked a major paradigm shift away from Strict Behaviorism (which focused solely on observable behavior). Inspired by computer science, linguistics, and information theory, researchers began proposing testable models of internal mental structures and information processing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\">What We Will Cover This Semester<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Over the course of the term, our journey will take us through the following 13 core areas:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Introduction to Cognitive Psychology<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cognitive Neuroscience<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-39\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-918 citation-919 citation-end-919\">Perception<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-40\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-916 citation-917 citation-end-917\">Attention<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-41\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-914 citation-915 citation-end-915\">Short-Term and Working Memory<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-42\" data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-912 citation-913 citation-end-913\">Long-Term Memory: Structure<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-43\" data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-910 citation-911 citation-end-911\">Long-Term Memory: Encoding, Retrieval, and Consolidation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-44\" data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-908 citation-909 citation-end-909\">Everyday Memory and Memory Errors<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-45\" data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-906 citation-907 citation-end-907\">Conceptual Knowledge<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-46\" data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-904 citation-905 citation-end-905\">Visual Imagery<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-47\" data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-903 citation-end-903\">Language<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-48\" data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-902 citation-end-902\">Problem-Solvin<\/span>g and Creativity<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,12,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Judgment, Decisions, and Reasoning<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-49\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"><span class=\"citation-900 citation-901 citation-end-901\">By studying both historical foundations and modern neuroscientific breakthroughs, you will not only learn how psychological science is conducted, but you will also gain practical strategies to improve your own learning, problem-solving, and future<\/span><span class=\"citation-900 citation-end-900\"> professional career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_054cf7f2f60e70cb-50\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"><span class=\"citation-899 citation-end-899\">Get ready to look at how you think in a whole n<\/span>ew way!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>COURSE OVERVIEW<\/h1>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Course Description, Goals, &amp; Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This course provides an introduction to cognitive psychology, focusing on how people acquire, store, communicate and use information. Cognitive psychologists ask questions that many of us ask ourselves in our everyday lives&#8211;the Whats? Whys? and Hows?&#8211;to determine answers to how we educate, evaluate, and persuade people, and much more. 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