Memory and Perception (U00588)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-3-MP-PS

The course examines human memory, and human and animal perception and action, through modular systems, ecological, and psychophysical studies of skilled, adaptive behaviour in everyday life. Examples of memory and perceptuo-motor control in everyday life including eye-witness testimony, interpersonal perception, and sports skills are examined. Theories of normal function will be explained and applied to understanding the effects of brain damage.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Psychology 2 (PS0002).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Psychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2008	14:00	15:50	Room 1.21, 7 George Square	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- To be able to appraise evidence for multiple systems models of human memory.

- To understand principles of perceptuo-motor control and be able to apply these to at least two specific cases of skilled human action.

- To understand how theories of human memory and of erceptuo-motor control assist in interpreting specific impairments following brain injury.