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Module Content: Mental representation, imagery and concepts. Problem solving and reasoning. Language and thought. Language comprehension. Language production. Neuropsychology of language. Social cognition. Cognition and emotion. Practical work on issues in higher cognition.
Module Objective: To examine higher cognitive processes, including reasoning and problem solving. To explore psycholinguistic and cognitive approaches to language. To examine the role of cognitive psychology in understanding social cognition.
PLEASE NOTE: This 10 credit module has a mandatory practical component. The timing of these sessions is not available on the college timetable, so if you are registering for this module please check the Department of Psychology timetable included in the International Student Handbook (available from the Psychology Department office), so that you do not inadvertently have a timetabling clash.
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THOUGHT, LANGUAGE & SOCIAL COGNITION
