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Psychology 368
Human Memory
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Dr. Cutting's PSY368 Course Syllabi
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Course Catalog description
PSY 110 or 111, PSY 231 required.
Basic theories and findings in the study of
human memory with a focus on organization,
development, distortions, and disorders.
Course Description & Objective.
PSY 368 is an advanced course that covers
theories and research in the study of human
memory. Prerequisite knowledge in cognitive and
physiological psychology (as obtained in PSY 110
or 111) and experimental research methods (PSY
231) are required for the course. As PSY 231 is
a prerequisite for the course, it is assumed
that students are familiar with writing research
reports in APA-style. Emphasis will be placed on
current understanding of the organization of
memory, methods of study (including experiments
and brain imaging techniques), the development
of memory, and distortions and disorders of
memory. As a result of taking PSY 368 students
will learn about our most current understanding
of the theories and principles of human memory
and how the study of memory relates to other
topics in the behavioral sciences. Specifically,
the course will allow students to improve on the
following skills and knowledge:
- Understanding of the current theories of the
organization of human memory and how this
organization relates to physiological
functioning of the brain.
- Knowledge of methodological techniques used
in the study of human memory.
- Application of basic principles of
psychology to the study of specific topics in
memory research.
- Understanding of how principles of memory
theories apply to other areas such as
education, neuroscience, human development,
and cognitive science.
- Writing skills through short-answer exam
questions that require integration of
knowledge of memory and psychology, experiment
reports written in APA style, and article
focus questions.
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Questions regarding content of this site should be
addressed to
Dr. J. Cooper Cutting, jccutti@ilstu.edu.
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