PS 470 Research Practicum in Cognitive Psychology (Fall/Spring: 3)
This course introduces students to the research process in cognitive psychology
and cognitive neuroscience. The semester starts with a review of experimental
design, common paradigms, statistical analysis, critical reading of journal
articles, and ethics. Then, students work individually or in small groups
to carry out a research project in an area of language or cognition that
relates to cognitive neuroscience. Possible research topics are discussed
in class. The research project entails reviewing the psychological and neuroscientific
literature, identifying an appropriate research topic, designing and carrying
out an empirical study, and evaluating and communicating the results.
Hiram Brownell
Last Updated: 31-JAN-13