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Sep 20, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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PSY 220 Cognitive Psychology Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to the study of cognitive processes. Covered topics include attention, perception, memory, problem solving, concept formation, decision-making and language. Students will critically analyze the research in cognitive psychology and relate the course content to real-world applications. Prerequisite(s): PSY 103 .
SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Social Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of well-established theories of cognitive domains such as attention, memory, comprehension, problem solving, reasoning and decision-making.
- Analyze the methods and merits of current research in cognitive psychology
- Discuss how research and theory in cognitive psychology have been applied to “real world” problems.
- Identify and summarize scholarly research in cognitive psychology.
- Communicate ideas about topics in cognitive psychology both orally and in writing.
- Apply strategies from cognitive psychology to improve learning and studying techniques.
- Demonstrate understanding and practical use of cognitive experimentation techniques.
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