Learning Outcomes
The main aim of the module is to enhance understanding of the possible applications of cognitive psychology in everyday problems and situations.
Secondary goals:
• Understanding of the theories and the methods of cognitive psychology as it applies to a wide range of scientific fields.
• Critical analysis of empirical data that led cognitive psychology to become a discipline with a wide range of applications.
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course focuses on theories of cognitive psychology and their application to everyday life such as work, leisure, interpersonal relations, new technologies, etc. Emphasis is placed on empirical data exploited outside the lab in real life and the transfer of research knowledge into practice is explored. The aim of the module is to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge about the role of cognitive functions in everyday life.
Keywords
Cognitive Psychology, Applications, Work, Leisure time, Interpersonal Relations, New Technologies
Additional bibliography for study
Hermann, D.J., Yoker, C.Y., Gruneberg, M., & Payne, D.G. (2010). Εφαρμοσμένη γνωστική ψυχολογία. Επιμέλεια: Σταυρούλα Σαμαρτζή, Αργυρώ Βατάκη. Αθήνα: Eκδόσεις Πεδίο.