Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Cognitive Psychology Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
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Syllabus for Cognitive Psychology
Practise with the Semester 6 past papers. They are from the old syllabus, so check each topic against this one.
Module 1: The Brain
- E Structure of the Brain
- i The Hindbrain
- ii The Midbrain
- iii The Forebrain
- F Research Methods in Cognitive Psychology
- i Experiments, Quasi-Experiments, and Naturalistic Observation
- ii Controlled Observations, Clinical Interviews, and Introspections
- iii Investigations of Neural Underpinnings
- G Localization and Lateralization of Function
- i Faculty Psychology and Phrenology
- ii Studies of Aphasia and Other Mapping Techniques
- iii Studies of Split-Brained Patients
- H Brain Imaging and Brain Recording Techniques
- i CAT (CT) Scans, Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- ii Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
- iii Electroencephalography (EEG), Event-Related Potential (ERP), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Module 2: Perception and Attention
- E Gestalt Approaches and Bottom-Up Processes
- i Gestalt Principles
- ii Template Matching, and Featural Analysis
- iii Prototype Matching
- F Top-Down Processes
- i Perceptual Learning
- ii The Word Superiority Effect
- iii A Connectionist Model of Word Perception
- G Selective Attention and Divided Attention
- i Bottleneck Theories and Schema Theory
- ii Dual-Task Performance
- iii The Attentional Hypothesis of Automatization
- H Automaticity and the Effects of Practice
- i The Stroop Task
- ii Automatic versus Attentional (Controlled) Processing
- iii Feature Integration Theory
Module 3: Working Memory and Long-Term memory
- A Characteristics of Short-Term Memory
- i Capacity and Coding
- ii Retention Duration and Forgetting
- iii Retrieval of Information
- B Working Memory
- i Components of Working Memory
- ii Functions of Central Executive
- iii Functions of Visuospatial Sketchpad, Phonological Loop, and Episodic Buffer
- C Characteristics of Long-Term Memory
- i Capacity and Coding
- ii Retention Duration and Forgetting
- iii Retrieval of Information
- D The Reconstructive Nature of Memory
- i Autobiographical Memory
- ii Flashbulb Memory
- iii Eyewitness Memory, and The Recovered/False Memory Debate
Module 4: Reasoning, Problem Solving and Decision Making
- A Classic Problems, Reasoning and Decision Making
- i Generate-and-Test Technique, Means-Ends Analysis
- ii Working Backwards
- iii Reasoning By Analogy
- B Blocks to Problem Solving
- i Mental Set
- ii Using Incomplete or Incorrect Representations
- iii Lack of Problem-Specific Knowledge or Expertise
- C Types of Reasoning
- i Deductive Reasoning
- ii Inductive Reasoning
- iii Everyday Reasoning
- D Decision Making and Cognitive Illusions in Decision Making
- i The Stages of Decision Making and Cognitive Illusions
- ii Utility Models of Decision making
- iii Descriptive Models of Decision Making
Text Book
- 1 Galotti, K.M. (2015). Cognitive Psychology: In and Out of the Laboratory. (5 th ed.). New Delhi: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd.
Reference Books
- 1 Galotti, K.M. (2008). Cognitive Psychology: Perception, Attention and Memory. Wadsworth New Delhi: Cengage Learning
- 2 Galotti, K.M. (2007). Cognitive Psychology: In and Out of the Laboratory. (4 th ed.). Thomson Learning
- 3 Goldstein, E.B. (2007). Psychology of Sensation and Perception. New Delhi: Cengage Learning India, Indian Reprint 2008
- 4 Goldstein, E.B. (2005). Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning
- 5 Matlin, M.W. (1995). Cognition. (3 rd ed.). Bangalore: Prism Books Pvt. Ltd.