In the Module One overview and resources, you learned that the field of cognitive psychology examines human thought processes through a variety of research techniques. The field encompasses several areas including neuroscience, memory, attention, and problem solving. Based on what you know about cognitive psychology, compare and contrast two different research methods that are used in cognitive psychology. Next, find an article that uses one of the research methods you have discussed. Summarize the main points of the article and discuss why this particular method was useful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVTqYzaY9IM–Video: Cognitive Psychology—Overview—What Is Cognitive Psychology opens in new window (22:05)
This video explains the basic concepts of cognitive psychology, including the main questions of cognitive psychology.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygwwp1G7brU -Video: The Psychology of Magic opens in new window (7:24)
This video explores some ways we can learn about the human mind by studying magic.
https://research.ebsco.com/c/ix3dnl/viewer/html/dpgv7hn5gf- his article explains the field of cognitive psychology and its applications.