Advanced Cognitive Psychology
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The students will learn the differences between basic and applied science and how to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge on phenomena in work- and everyday life.
Aim of the course is to develop of a critical approach to everyday life phenomena affected by cognitive processes, and individuate the most adequate research method to investigate and improve human performances
Aim of the course is to develop of a critical approach to everyday life phenomena affected by cognitive processes, and individuate the most adequate research method to investigate and improve human performances
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to apply a critical approach on human behaviour and performance, developing a research protocol on the application of cognitive psychology in real life events.
The student will be able to recognize the influence of cognitive processes in work- and everyday life phenomena. The student will be able to describe how cognitive process can be applied not only to read and explain the real context, but how to use such knowledge to improve it.
The student will be able to recognize the influence of cognitive processes in work- and everyday life phenomena. The student will be able to describe how cognitive process can be applied not only to read and explain the real context, but how to use such knowledge to improve it.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
o Applied cognitive psychology.
o Development of a research protocol in applied cognitive psychology
o Iterative reasoning: behavior and neural correlates
o Nudging
o Naturalistic Decision making
o How to think about weird and irrational events. The paranormal, the supernatural and the mysterious.
o Virtual reality and its applications
o The addictions of cognitive systems
o Development of a research protocol in applied cognitive psychology
o Iterative reasoning: behavior and neural correlates
o Nudging
o Naturalistic Decision making
o How to think about weird and irrational events. The paranormal, the supernatural and the mysterious.
o Virtual reality and its applications
o The addictions of cognitive systems
Prerequisites for admission
There are no prerequisites to be admitted to the course. However, the knowledge and skills acquired during the courses of cognitive psychology and methodology of cognitive research are useful.
Teaching methods
Lectures, presentation of multimedia materials and seminars related to cognitive psychology.
Open discussion and critical analysis in class of relevant scientific phenomena closely related to course's contents
Active work on the development of research questions
Open discussion and critical analysis in class of relevant scientific phenomena closely related to course's contents
Active work on the development of research questions
Teaching Resources
Shick T. and Vaughn L. (2019). How to think about weird thinks. Critical thinking of a new age. McGrawHill Education
o Slides and scientific articles related to topics discussed in class.
o Slides and scientific articles related to topics discussed in class.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The assessment of adequate learning process and acquisition of knowledge takes place in two modalities:
- final oral exam
- development of a research protocol on cognitive psychology
The oral exam contributes to the final vote with a proportion of 50%, while the research protocol contributes with a proportion of 50%.
The exam is considered passed if the student has achieved a minimum score of 18 points
The enrollment to examination will be through the UNIMIA portal.
Criteria for evaluation include
- Critical capacity to elaborate on a scientific question linked to the contents of the course
- Knowledge and critical analysis of the main applications of the cognitive psychology research
- final oral exam
- development of a research protocol on cognitive psychology
The oral exam contributes to the final vote with a proportion of 50%, while the research protocol contributes with a proportion of 50%.
The exam is considered passed if the student has achieved a minimum score of 18 points
The enrollment to examination will be through the UNIMIA portal.
Criteria for evaluation include
- Critical capacity to elaborate on a scientific question linked to the contents of the course
- Knowledge and critical analysis of the main applications of the cognitive psychology research
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Marzorati Chiara, Mazzocco Ketti
Professor(s)