Psy 348 Cognition and Perception                              Fall  2008

Texts:
     Recommended: 
              Goldstein. Cognitive Psychology. Harcourt: New York.
              Sternberg. Cognitive Psychology.  Thomson:  Belmont.
     Selected readings from library, internet, handouts.
 Topics
  General Overview
  Attention and consciousness
  Perception
        Exam 1
  Knowledge: categories & networks                                                     
  Visual imagery
  Buddhist perspectives: cognition & imagery
  Problem solving components
  Reasoning and decision making
        Exam 2
  Expectations:
  1  Completion of  two exams
  2  Participation in class exercises
  3  Regular class attendance

  Policies
  Class attendance required.  Absences may lower final grade:  -5% for 3 - 4
   absences; -10% for 5 or more absences.  Late work will be penalized grade-wise
   at 5% per day.  No make-ups for in-class exercises.  All work will look
   professional – e.g., typed, well organized, etc. (If unsure, ask the instructor)

  Note: Students with disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation in
   this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Coordinator of Disability
   Services at 477-5859 (Voice) or 1-800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY), CMU 114 as
  soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely
  fashion.