The Great Courses – Introduction to Cognitive Science 2024-7

Introduction to Cognitive Science course. This course introduces students to basic concepts, hypotheses, models, methods, issues and debates in cognitive science. It also examines the main paradigms of information processing in cognitive science as well as the main criticisms of these paradigms. In 24 exciting lectures, Professor Polk shares dozens of the most challenging questions in cognitive science today: How do humans process language? How do we make decisions and why do we often regret them later? What are emotions and why do we feel them? How does the brain affect our visual perception of the world? In this course, Professor Polk offers the latest exciting answers to these questions and many more. Participate in tests.

What you will learn

• Understanding the basic principles of cognitive science
• Familiarity with research methods in cognitive science
• Ability to evaluate and criticize cognitive theories
• Developing critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Getting to know the applications of cognitive science in different fields

This course is suitable for people who

• They are interested in studying human mind and intelligence
• They want to have a better understanding of their cognitive processes
• Seeking to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
• They are looking for job opportunities in fields related to cognitive sciences