Module 01: Introduction to Cognition

Description: Before diving into specific cognitive processes, we need to understand what cognitive psychology is and why it matters. This module explores the historical development of cognitive psychology, its major research methods, and its relationship to other fields like neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

 Why This Module is Important: Understanding cognitive psychology’s foundations is crucial for effective counseling practice. Counselors use these principles to understand how clients process information and form beliefs about themselves and their world. This knowledge helps therapists recognize cognitive distortions, design more effective interventions, and explain psychological concepts to clients. Beyond counseling, these foundations guide educational practices, inform artificial intelligence development, and help user experience designers create more intuitive interfaces. This knowledge helps you understand how people think and process information in any setting.

Module Learning Objectives: By the end of this module students will be able to…

• MLO1: Analyze how psychophysical principles continue to shape modern cognitive research paradigms and evaluate their limitations in studying complex mental processes. (CLO1, CLO2, ULO1, APA1, APA2)
• MLO2: Evaluate the significance of Ebbinghaus’s contributions. (CLO2, ULO1, APA2)
• MLO3: Compare weak and strong artificial intelligence. (CLO2, CLO4, ULO1, APA2, APA4)