PSY5201 MEMORY PROCESSES
| Course Code: | 2335201 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to survey the literature on memory processes in cognitive psychology. Students will learn about theories and models developed to understand the mechanisms that govern human memory. Readings and discussions will emphasize integration of theory development and theory testing through experimental methods in cognitive psychology. Upon successful completion of the course, students will gain richer understanding of theoretical work in human memory research.
Course Content
This course will cover advanced readings with a cognitive and experimental approach to memory. Topics are on semantic, episodic, autobiographical memory, recall and recognition processes, forgetting, memory for source, subjective experience of remembering, false memory, and function of memory.
Course Learning Outcomes
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A better understanding and appreciation for memory processes.
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Written 10 critical reflections on recent articles from memory literature
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Actively participated in in-class discussions on memory processes.
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Presented a certain topic on memory in class and lead he discussions
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Prepared a proposal of a study to test an original hypothesis related to memory processes and presented it in class
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Skills to understand and successfully employ the latest and most advanced research and data analysis methods and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Knowledge of the latest theoretical and empirical literature in psychology. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Skills to conduct research and critically evaluate the important literature on any topic of interest related to psychology or other relevant disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Awareness about the novel information in light of the theoretical knowledge gained and knowledge to develop advanced research topics and questions. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Skills to develop and carry out a research project from beginning to end in light of the formulated research questions using the accumulated knowledge from relevant literature and methods. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Awareness of conducting research, publishing, and application activities in light of ethical principles and values. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Skills to work independently as an individual and as part of a team. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Skills to communicate effectively, both in written and oral forms of English and Turkish, during scientific activities. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution