Overview
Explore a comprehensive lecture from Yale University's Introduction to Psychology course that delves into language, perception, attention, and memory. Begin by examining communication systems in non-human primates and other animals, followed by an analysis of the relationship between language and thought. Discover major theories and findings in perception, including visual illusions and the limitations of our visual awareness. Investigate the intricate connection between attention and memory, and gain insights through question-and-answer sessions on language, attention, and memory. Engage with this hour-long exploration of cognitive processes that shape our understanding of the world around us.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Non-Human Communication.
- Chapter 2. The Relationship Between Language and Thought.
- Chapter 3. Question and Answer on Language.
- Chapter 4. Introduction to the Complexity of Perception and Expectation.
- Chapter 5. Linking Attention and Memory.
- Chapter 6. Question and Answer on Attention and Memory.
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