Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Explain the key cognitive processes involved in the acquisition, storage and processing of information;
• Appraise how findings from experimental psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience and cognitive science can contribute to theories and models of cognition;
• Using research evidence, describe the main characteristics of the cognitive processes studied;
• Evaluate cognitive accounts across a range of domains (e.g., perception, attention, memory, mental imagery, language, decision making.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	20
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	4
Planned learning activities	26
Independent student activities	75
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		40%
University scheduled written examination	On-campus	60%	90 minutes
Other		0%
Total		100%	90 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• This is a required module for progression in the subject for MH106 and MH209 Psychology students. All assessment components are compulsory.
• Penalties: One grade deducted per day from that awarded (for late coursework).

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes, On-campus

• PS150, PS151 (PS152, PS153 - For MH106 and MH209 students only).

• PS250, PS253, PS254 (PS256, PS257, PS258, PS259, PS260, PS261 - For MH106 and MH209 students only).

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