What strategies and practices make human learning and memory efficient and effective? This course will cover basic research on learning and memory, and there will also be an emphasis on practical aspects of memory, as they relate, for example, to witness testimony, sports, and, particularly, education and self-regulated study. In addition to examining "what works," there will be a second major topic: What do people think works? Memory is complex and often unintuitive, and we will examine people's misconceptions with respect to, for example, what, when, and how to study. Consistent with what is known about learning and memory, students will be expected and encouraged to be active participants in, and observers of, their own learning.
Class Format: empirical lab course
Requirements/Evaluation: seminar and lab attendance, an original empirical research project (small groups), a written report of the research project (written individually), shorter written assignments, an in-class presentation of the research project, quizzes, and participation
Additional Info:
Prerequisites: Psychology 201 and Psychology 221 or 222, or permission of instructor
Enrollment Preference: Psychology majors
Department Notes:
Material and Lab Fees:
Distribution Notes:
Divisional Attributes: Division II
Other Attributes: COGS Interdepartmental Electives, PSYC Area 2 - Cognitive Psychology,PSYC Empirical Lab Course,TEAC Teaching Sequence Courses
Enrollment Limit: 19
Expected Enrollment: 12
| CLASSES | ATTR | INSTRUCTORS | TIMES |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC327-01(F) LEC Optimizing Learning & Memory |  |
Nate Kornell |
TF 2:35 PM-3:50 PM Bronfman 317 |