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Cognitive Psychology

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Overview

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Explore the fascinating world of cognitive psychology in this comprehensive 90-minute lecture. Delve into key concepts such as the Serial Position Effect, Short Term Memory, and Working Memory, with practical tests and examples to reinforce understanding. Investigate Long Term Memory, False Memories, and the intriguing Mandela Effect. Examine the reality of photographic memory and learn powerful mnemonic techniques, including the Mind Palace method. Gain insights into Cognitive Load Theory and its applications, discover the utility of the Emotion Wheel, and explore personality assessment through the House-Tree-Person test. Conclude by examining the Transtheoretical Model and its stages of change, complete with illustrative examples throughout.

Syllabus

Serial Position Effect (Primacy + Recency Examples).
Short Term Memory (Free Test + Examples).
Working Memory (Test + Examples).
Long Term Memory (Free Test + Examples).
False Memories and Memory Errors (The Mandela Effect!).
Is Photographic Memory Real? (Eidetic Memory).
Mnemonics: Memory Tricks (Examples).
Mind Palace (Simple Guide) - 5 Steps to Remember Things With a Memory Palace.
Cognitive Load Theory (Definition + Examples).
The Emotion Wheel - How to use it.
The House-Tree-Person Personality Test (Examples Included).
Transtheoretical Model and Stages of Change (Examples).

Taught by

Practical Psychology

Reviews

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    Shaik Mehazabeen
    Gud explanation and we can understanding it bro early. It was very helpful and easy to learn. Each and every concept are told and explained very well
  • Chad Updegraff
    I thought this course was great ! It was very easy to follow and also very informative. The videos are relatively short and not overwhelming with information which was nice. I would recommend this course for anyone wanting to begin in psychology or even for just self help usage .
  • Bitanya Getahun
    It's a very interesting and engaging course I really enjoyed it. The visual representations made it fun and exciting to watch and as a visual learner that was a blessing. In conclusion I loved It and gained a lot of information I highly recommend it.

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