Paper 2.1: Cognitive Processes
| Unit | Content | Time (Hours) | Domain |
| I | Learning
Definition; Theories: classical conditioning: phenomenon and types of classical conditioning Instrumental or Operant conditioning, schedules of reinforcement Social learning theory of Bandura Temperamental features of nervous system Counter-conditioning and experimental neurosis |
12
4 4 4 |
Must know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
| II | Memory and forgetting
Memory: Nature and types; Stages of memory: sensory, STM, LTM Models of information processing: Atkinson-Shiffrin, working memory Forgetting: nature and factors; forgetting curve; interference theory Information processing theory Game theory |
14
4 5 5 |
Must know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
| III | Higher order Processes
Thinking: meaning and types; concept and language Problem solving: meaning; steps of problem solving; decision making Creativity: Nature and components of creativity, creative problem solving Decision making strategies Developing creative skills |
14
5 5 4
|
Must know Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
Syllabus Books:
- Atkinson, Hilgard, Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B. L., Loftus, G. R., & Lutz, C. (2014). Introduction to psychology. Cengage Learning.
- Baron, R.A. (2002). Psychology (5th). New Delhi: Pearson Education.
- Meyer, G., &Ciccarelli, S. (2005). Psychology (Paperback). Prentice Hall.
- Reed, K. S. (2010). Cognition: Theories and Applications. Belmont: Wadsworth.
Refernce Books:
- Esgate, D. G. K. Baker, D. Heathcote, R. Kemp, M. Maguire. (2005). An Introduction to Applied Cognitive Psychology.CorrieneReedPsychology Press.
- W. Barsalou. (1992). Cognitive Psychology: An Overview for Cognitive Scientists. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.