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Cognitive Psychology

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Overview

This course covers topics in cognitive psychology such as memory (short term, working, long term), false memories, mnemonic techniques, cognitive load theory, emotional processing, and personality assessment. Students will learn about memory strategies, the use of memory palaces, and different models of behavior change. The course employs a combination of theoretical explanations, practical examples, and interactive tests. It is designed for individuals interested in understanding human cognition and behavior.

Syllabus

Serial Position Effect (Primacy + Recency Examples).
Short Term Memory (Free Test + Examples).
Working Memory (Test + Examples).
Long Term Memory (Free Test + Examples).
False Memories and Memory Errors (The Mandela Effect!).
Is Photographic Memory Real? (Eidetic Memory).
Mnemonics: Memory Tricks (Examples).
Mind Palace (Simple Guide) - 5 Steps to Remember Things With a Memory Palace.
Cognitive Load Theory (Definition + Examples).
The Emotion Wheel - How to use it.
The House-Tree-Person Personality Test (Examples Included).
Transtheoretical Model and Stages of Change (Examples).

Taught by

Practical Psychology

Reviews

4.0 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews

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    Shaik Mehazabeen
    Gud explanation and we can understanding it bro early. It was very helpful and easy to learn. Each and every concept are told and explained very well
  • Chad Updegraff
    I thought this course was great ! It was very easy to follow and also very informative. The videos are relatively short and not overwhelming with information which was nice. I would recommend this course for anyone wanting to begin in psychology or even for just self help usage .
  • Bitanya Getahun
    It's a very interesting and engaging course I really enjoyed it. The visual representations made it fun and exciting to watch and as a visual learner that was a blessing. In conclusion I loved It and gained a lot of information I highly recommend it.

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