Conscious and Unconscious Mental Process (C8828)
Conscious and Unconscious Mental Processes
Module C8828
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This course will explore the existence and nature of conscious and unconscious mental processes in the domains of learning, memory, perception, and volition.
Module learning outcomes
Evaluate the relevance of empirical evidence concerning the conscious or unconscious status of mental states
Discuss the contribution of different domains or disciplines (e.g. psychology, philosophy, computational modelling, or neuroscience) to understanding the difference between conscious and unconscious processes
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 34.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Essay (1000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 33.00% |
| Essay (1000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 33.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 111111111100 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Zoltan Dienes
Assess convenor, Convenor
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