Cognitive Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Cognitive psychologists seek to understand the mental processes that underlie performance in domains such as perception, attention, memory, language, and decision-making. The goal of this class is to introduce you to the questions, theories, and methods of cognitive psychology. This course provides an in-depth exploration of human cognition, focusing on both classic and current issues. The study of cognition relies heavily on experimental research designed to test models and theories of cognitive processes, and we will explore both behavioral and neuropsychological approaches to data and theory. Topics will include attention, perception, multiple memory systems, encoding and retrieval processes, the role of knowledge, problem solving, and reasoning.