Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
About the Course:
This workshop explores how the brain forms memories, makes decisions, and occasionally falters. No prior knowledge is required. The session is practical, insightful, and immediately applicable.
Your brain processes 11 million bits of information each second, but you consciously register only about 40. Cognitive psychology and neuropsychology explain this gap, and understanding it can transform how you think, learn, and perform.
This 60-minute introductory workshop provides a clear overview of how the brain and mind interact. Covering memory, attention, decision-making, and brain structure, participants will gain a foundational understanding of cognitive psychology and neuropsychology, presented in accessible language with practical relevance.
Designed for both beginners and professionals, this session combines current neuroscience with actionable insights for everyday life, clinical practice, education, and leadership.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between cognitive psychology and neuropsychology, and explain how these fields complement each other.
- Explain key cognitive processes: memory, attention, perception, language, and decision-making.
- Identify major brain structures and describe their roles in everyday thinking and behaviour.
- Recognise how cognitive biases and neurological factors influence human performance.
- Apply basic cognitive principles to real-world contexts, including learning, communication, and mental health.
Who is the Target Audience?
- Mental health professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of neuroscience.
- Educators, coaches, and trainers are interested in learning and information processing.
- Healthcare providers seeking deeper insight into brain-behaviour relationships.
- Business professionals, managers, and HR teams are focused on cognitive performance and decision-making.
- Students in psychology, neuroscience, education, or any related field.
- Individuals interested in understanding how their mind works.
Basic Knowledge:
- No prior experience in psychology or neuroscience is required. This workshop begins with the basics.
- An interest in the brain, behaviour, or human performance is all you need.
- A stable internet connection is required for the live virtual session.
Segment 1: What Is Cognitive Psychology?
- The mind as an information processor - a powerful and relatable introduction
- Core areas: memory, attention, language, perception, and problem-solving
- How cognitive psychology differs from other branches of psychology
- Real-world applications: why this science matters in everyday life
Segment 2: Meet Your Brain - A Neuropsychology Primer
- Key brain structures explained simply: frontal lobe, hippocampus, amygdala, and more
- How neurons communicate - and why that matters for learning and behaviour
- Neuroplasticity: the brain’s remarkable ability to change and adapt
- What neuropsychologists actually do - and who benefits from their work
Segment 3: Memory, Attention & Decision-Making
- The memory system: sensory, working, and long-term memory explained
- Why we forget - and how to remember more effectively
- Attention as a limited resource: multitasking myths and focus strategies
- Cognitive biases: the mental shortcuts that help and hurt us every day
Segment 4: Where Cognition Meets the Brain
- How brain injuries, neurological conditions, and aging affect cognitive function
- The mind-body connection: stress, sleep, and nutrition's impact on the brain
- Introduction to cognitive assessment tools used in clinical practice
- Live Q&A