PSYCH207 Study Guide - Final Guide: Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Revolution

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH207
• Professor: Jonathan Fugelsang

Document Summary

1a | introduction to history, methods, and paradigms. Welcome to the first module of this course in cognitive psychology. Cognitive psychology is a fascinating topic that attempts to uncover the secrets of the inner workings of the human mind. A cursory look through the textbook will reveal to you that there are many facets to the study of cognition. In this first module, i am going to introduce you to the topic of cognitive psychology. Well, to get a better feel for the domain of cognitive psychology, let s consider a real life example of a cognitive activity: So, you re in a crowded place, such as a shopping mall during the holiday season. Throngs of people push past you, and you re hot and tired. You head for a nearby bench, aiming to combine some rest with some people watching.