At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explain the basic learning theories and models. 2) Distinguish the similarities and differences between the basic concepts of learning. 3) Determine the sources of behavior of organisms (humans and animals). 4) Establish the relationships between learning and other fundamental subjects of psychology. 5) Explain concepts and theories about memory. 6) Categorize memory according to its basic functions.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge about the cognitive processes underlying learning and memory. The course covers such topics as associative and non-associative learning, classical and operant conditioning, reinforcement, punishment and avoidance, generalization, observational and motor learning, short-term memory, long-term memory, implicit memory, explicit memory, working memory and its components, encoding and retrieval, distortion, forgetting, childhood amnesia, autobiographical memory, and false memories.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Learning and Memory
2nd Week
The Psychology of Learning and Memory
3rd Week
The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory
4th Week
Habituation, Sensitization and Familiarization
5th Week
Classical Conditioning
6th Week
Classical Conditioning
7th Week
Operant Conditioning
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Operant Conditioning
10th Week
Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation
11th Week
Episodic and Semantic Memory
12th Week
Skill Memory
13th Week
Working Memory and Cognitive Control
14th Week
General Overview
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Goldstein, E. B. & Brockmole, J. (2017). Sensation and perception (10th ed.). Cengage Learning. Cluck, M. A., Mercado, E. & Myers, C.E. (2013). Learning and memory: From brain to behavior (2nd ed.). Worth Publishers. Terry, W. S. (2008). Learning and memory: Basic principles, processes and procedures (4th ed.). Pearson Education Inc.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Practice,Questions/Answers,Project,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Project
1
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
10
10
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Project
1
10
10
Total Workload
116
Total Workload / 30
3,86
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
