LO1 Understand research in an area of cognitive psychology Explain contrasting psychological models in a recognised area of cognitive psychology, for example, memory, language, or perception
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Access to Higher Education (Health Professionals) Assignment Brief
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Student Name
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Diploma Title
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Access to Higher Education (Health Professionals)
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Module Title:
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Psychology
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Unit Title:
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Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
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Unit Code:
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WMY514
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Graded/Ungraded Level 3/ Credits
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Level 3 U
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Level 3 G
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3 Credits
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Set Date:
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20/03/2023
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Submission date:
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17/04/2023
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Submission method:
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Online via Google Classroom
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Submission time:
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By 23:59 on the submission date,
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Approved Late Submission Date:
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Unauthorised Late Submission
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Capped at a Pass
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Student Comment
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Please rate each of the following statements according to the scale below:
5 = Strongly Agree 4 = Agree
3 = Neutral
2 = Disagree
1 = Strongly Disagree
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I learned something new during this unit.
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I enjoyed this unit.
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This unit was challenging to me.
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The activities, homework, class discussions, etc. for this unit prepared me to take the final unit assignment
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I can use the information learned in this unit outside of the classroom
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Any comments:
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Tasks – Report (2000 words)
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Assessmen t Criteria
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You are required to complete a report to demonstrate your understanding and knowledge on Cognitive Psychology which involves the study of internal mental processes and memory.
You must include detail on:
- Describe three internal mental processes.
- Explain two contrasting models in the area of memory
- Discuss how research in cognitive neuroscience has impacted the diagnosis of dementia and consequently the practice of dementia care by healthcare professionals.
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AC1.1 AC2.1 AC2.2
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POINTS TO NOTE
- PRESENTATION - Your task is to produce 1 report to include all learning outcomes. Your essay must be word processed. You must provide a front cover which must include your name, student ID number, group and title of the essay and a contents page. The report must be completed in Arial Font only using size 11 and must include1.5-line spacing. All pages should be numbered and include your I.D number.
- You must refer to at least three textbooks and at least two journals for this assignment, in addition to any online sources.
- CITATIONS – All text used must be in your own words, no direct quotation whatsoever, direct use of any text from any source is PLAGIARISED and is not permitted. This includes any annotations.
- IMAGE REFERENCING – All images taken from the internet must be cited at the point of use and a full reference provided in your summative reference list. This reference list is absolutely essential and should follow the Harvard Referencing Guide provided.
- SUMMARY REFERENCE LIST – This is absolutely essential (no list = no grade) and should follow the Harvard Referencing Guide provided
- WORD COUNT GUIDE – 2000-word limit.
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Learning Outcomes
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Assessment Criteria
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Tick if Achieved
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LO1
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Understand research in an area of cognitive psychology
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AC1.1
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Explain contrasting psychological models in a recognised area of cognitive psychology, for example, memory, language, or perception
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LO2
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Outline key contrasting research in this area of cognition
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AC2.1
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Understand how the findings of research into cognitive processes can be applied to real-life issues
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AC2.2
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Discuss how cognitive research has influenced practice in an area of applied psychology, for example, eyewitness testimony, visual illusions, learning to read or any other relevant application
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Grade Descriptors and Indicators – to be used for GRADED Units only
(Learners achieving the Graded unit at Level 3 will be graded in relation to the following grade descriptors and components
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1: Understanding of the Subject
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Indicative content for Merit:
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Indicative content for Distinction
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The student’s work or performance demonstrates a
very good grasp of the relevant knowledge base
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The student’s work or performance demonstrates an
excellent grasp of the relevant knowledge base
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2: Application of Knowledge
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Indicative content for Merit:
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Indicative content for Distinction
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The student’s work or performance makes use of relevant facts - with either:
Breadth or Depth
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The student’s work or performance makes use of relevant facts - with both:
Breadth and Depth
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5: Communication and Presentation
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Indicative content for Merit:
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Indicative content for Distinction
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The student’s work or performance shows very good
command of:
Language (including technical or specialist language) Format
Referencing
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The student’s work or performance shows excellent
command of:
Language (including technical or specialist language)
Format Referencing
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7. Quality
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Indicative content for Merit:
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Indicative content for Distinction
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The student’s work or performance puts forward arguments or ideas which are generally unambiguous but which are in a minor way limited or incomplete.
Taken as a whole, demonstrates a very good
response to the demands of the brief/assignment.
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The student’s work or performance puts forward arguments or ideas which are consistently unambiguous and cogent.
Taken as a whole, demonstrates excellent response to the demands of the brief/assignment.
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