Admission for spring 2021 is cancelled.
Cognitive Psychology is a 10 ECTS course in the spring semester on Bachelor level. A 4-hour digital school exam finalizes the course. The course is only open to exchange students from our partner institutions.
Cognitive Psychology
- Lillehammer
- Duration: Full semester
- Spring semester , Exchange student
- ECTS 10 ECTS
- Application period Application deadline: 15 October
About the course
The course in Cognitive Psychology offers a general introduction and key topics in cognitive processes that are involved and affected by, among others, perception, attention, memories, and language, and how these processes are distributed in the brain.
Major topics include attention, automatic and controlled processes effects on behaviours, memory processes and systems, decision-making, problem-solving, language, and cognitive disorders. The course also involved key topics that cover cognitive processes in procrastination, pain perceptions, and cognitive strategies in self and emotion regulation. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of classical issues and current trends in cognitive psychology and how these processes influence daily behaviours.
NB: PART OF THE LECTURES MAY BE TAUGHT IN NORWEGIAN.
Possible course combinations
It is not possible to combine the course with other courses.
Course schedules
The course schedule will be published after:
- 01 December for the following spring semester
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, practical exercises and assessments, problem-solving, collaborative learning, case-based learning, supervision.
Coursework requirements
Mandatory participation in seminars/experimental research in Cognitive Psychology and a group based presentation (in English) based on the experimental research conducted.
Students will critically analyze current research findings and integrate new theoretical aspects into their learning. Students are required to carry out and submit a group research project based on empirical data collection, including ethical considerations. Students will submit an English journal format paper detailing the research project, procedure, and results.
Form of assessment
Comprehensive multiple-choice exam (30%)
Home written examination on key topics (70%)
Course material
To view the course material for PSY2302 Cognitive Psychology, please search here. Do notice that the overview might not be available until a few weeks before the official semester start.
Practical information
Admission requirements
Application deadline: 15 October
Required prerequisites
PSY1005 Introduction to general psychology and the history of psychology, PSY 1007 Social Psychology, PSY2201 Developmental Psychology, PSY2203 Psychological Research Methods II, PSY2204 Personality Psychology
OR EQUIVILENT
Please contact the international office for more information about this course
You will learn this
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge objectives:
- Theoretical approaches and explanations of cognitive processes
- Measurement and research methods within cognitive psychology
- Assessment of specific cognitive functions
- How individual differences, experience, and/or disorders affect cognitive processes
Skills objectives:
- Explain terminology and theoretical approaches within cognitive psychology
- Discuss theories and empirical research findings analytically and critically
- Develop an understanding and use of measurement tools for cognitive processes
- Plan, implement, analyze, and report research findings in cognitive research
General competence:
- Know the concepts of Cognitive Psychology
- Understand the interplay and interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors on cognitive processes
- Be able to communicate in the factors, both physiological and social, that influence cognitive process
- Be able to measure and report on specific cognitive functions
- Be able to produce research projects within Cognitive Psychology
What does it cost?
Free for exchange students
Study start information
An Orientation Week is arranged in the first week of the spring semester. Most lectures are expected to begin the same week.
Would you like to apply?
The course is available only for students coming from our partner institutions. Contact the International Coordinator at your home institution to find out if you are eligible for exchange studies at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN University). Please notice that applications can be submitted for one campus only.
Any questions?
This study is offered by: Inland School of Business and Social Sciences