How We Think and Learn: The Brain, Decisions, and Bias
Do you think your memory is reliable and your decisions rational? Think again. In this module, you will explore the different types of memory, uncover their limited reliability, and examine real-world implications of these limitations. You will also discover the different forms of reasoning, and investigate how emotions, heuristics, and cognitive and implicit biases can influence or distort our evaluations and judgments. We will investigate the different ways we make good and bad decisions as well as the best strategies to solve problems. Discover how you are not always the rational agent you believe you are, and apply this knowledge and theories to improve your learning and decision making abilities and to foster your critical thinking skills and approach challenges with greater insight.
Description
Describe and explain the main cognitive models and neural mechanisms underlying memory, learning, reasoning, and decision-making
Apply concepts of cognitive biases, heuristics, or reconstructive memory to everyday thinking and behaviour.
Evaluate and assess individuals’ decision-making skills and strategies to gain real-world insights.
Mapped to Human Intelligence
CI3 – Mastery of Theoretical Foundations
CI4 – Mastery in Knowledge Application
PI4 – Decision Making
Assessment Type | Weighting of Course Grade | Group Assessment? | Invigilated? | CLOs Mapped | |
| Assessment 1 | Evaluative – Quiz | 20% | No | Yes | CLOs 1 & 2 |
| Assessment 2 | Practical – Simulation | 40% | No | No | CLOs 2 & 3 |
| Assessment 3 | Practical – Case Study | 40% | No | Yes | CLOs 1 & 2 |
