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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
PSYC1077-1  Modelling in cognitive science
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Psychological Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearSecond semester3
Master in Psychological Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd yearSecond semester3
Master in Psychology, professional focus in social, work and organizations psychology, 1st yearSecond semester3
Master in Psychology, professional focus in social, work and organizations psychology, 2nd yearSecond semester3
Master in Psychology, Professional Focus in Clinical Psychology : Psychotherapeutic Process and Change, 2nd yearSecond semester3
Master in Psychology, Professional Focus in Clinical Psychology : Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapeutic Approach, Clin, 2nd yearSecond semester3
Master in Psychology, Professional Focus in Cognitive and Behavioural Neurosciences, 1st yearSecond semester3
Master in Psychology, Professional Focus in Cognitive and Behavioural Neurosciences, 2nd yearSecond semester3
Master en sciences psychologiques, à finalité spécialisée en psychologie clinique, 1st yearSecond semester3
Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Neuropsychology of Language and Verbal Learning Disorders, 2nd yearSecond semester3
Holder(s) :  Steve Majerus
Language :  French language
Course contents :  This class introduces the student to the various types of theoretical models currently used in cognitive sciences ("diagrams", box-arrow type models, interactive and connectionist models, neurobiological and neural models) and considers their heuristic value for psychological sciences. The various theoretical approaches will be illustrated by presenting models for different cognitive domains, including language and memory.
The first part of this class will also examine the more general epistemological value of current models and theories used in psychological sciences.
Course objective :  Critical appraisal of various theoretical methodologies in psychological sciences
Prerequisites :  nihil
Organization :  second semester
Written notes :  Articles and slides
Assessment :  Oral exams
Contacts :  smajerus@ulg.ac.be


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