Cognitive Psychology-II

Paper Code: 
PSY 221
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper aims at developing an understanding of the processes of learning, memory and problem solving, creativity and reasoning and their various applications.

 

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Unit I: 
Learning

Major Types of Learning - Classical Conditioning; Instrumental Learning; Verbal Learning;   Human Performance; Theories - Hull, Tolman, Guthrie 

12.00
Unit II: 
Memory

Sensory Memory; Short-Term Memory; Long-Term Memory; Working Memory; Metamemory; Semantic And Episodic Memories; Eyewitness Memory; Implicit And Explicit Memory; Models Of Semantic Knowledge; The Procedural – Declarative Distinction; Forgetting -  Theories Of Forgetting; Mnemonics 

12.00
Unit III: 
Creativity And Human Intelligence

Creative Process, Creativity And Functional Fixity, Investment Theory Of Creativity, Judging Creativity; Introduction To Intelligence, Theories Of Intelligence, Neuro Cognition And Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence

12.00
Unit IV: 
Thinking

Concept Formation And Categorization; Judgment And Decision Making; Logical Reasoning - Types And Errors In Reasoning Processes; Deductive and Inductive Hypothesis Testing And Conditional Reasoning Theories Of Thought Processes

12.00
Unit V: 
Problem Solving

Classification Of Problems; Problems Space Theory, Problems Solving Approaches; Means-End Heuristics, Analogy Approach And Other Strategies 

Essential Readings: 
  • Solso, 6th Ed. : Cognitive Psychology. Pearson Education.
  • Medin, D.L. and Ross, B.H. (1992). Cognitive Psychology. Orlando CL Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
  • Posner, M.(Ed) (1989). Foundations of Cognitive Science London : MIT Press.
  • Galotti, K.M. (1999). Cognitive Psychology in and Outside Laboratory. Mumbai : Thomson Asia
  • Matlin, Margaret W. (1995). Cognition (IIIed.). Prism Books Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore.
  • Reed, Stephen K. (1988). Cognition : Theory and application (III ed.) Pecific Grove, California : Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
  • Hewes, Mary B. (1990). The Psychology of Human Cognition. New York :  Pergamon Press.
References: 
  • Baddeley, A.D. (1997) Human Memory :  Washington : Psychology Press.
  • Crowder R.G. (1976). Principles of Learning and Memory. NY : Lawrence Erlbaum.
  • Dember, & Warm, J.S. (1979). Psychology of Perception. NY : Holt.
  • Gardner, H. (1985). The Mind’s New Science : A History of the Cognitive Revolution. Cambridge Mass : Bert Books.
  • Ittyearh, M. and Broota, K.D. (1983). Inter and Intra-model Processing of Sensory – specific Information. Perceptual and Motor Skills 56. 5.7-517
  • Mark L.E. (1978). Unity of the Senses. London : Academic Press.
  • Newell, A. and Simon H. (1972). Human Problem Solving. NJ : Prentice Hall.
  • Rock, I. (1995). Perception. NY : Scientific  American.
  • Sen, A. (1983). Attention and Distribution, ND : Sterling.
  • Sen, A.K. and Pande, P. (Ed.) (1998). Current Issues in Cognitive Psychology Delhi : Campus.
  • Wilhite, S.C. and Payne, D.E. (1992). Learning and Memory : The Basis of Behaviors. Needham Heights, Mass : Allyn and Bacon.
  • Snodgrass, Berger Haydon (1985). Human Experimental Psychology. New Delhi : Oxford University Press.
  • Woodworth, R.S. & Schlosberg, H. ( 1971). Experimental Psychology (Revised Edition). Oxford & IBH Publishing Co..Pvt. Ltd. : New Delhi.
Academic Year: 
2017-18
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