PSYC 3761 - Cognition
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30149,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
James E Juergensen
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Case Western Reserve University
Master’s in Experimental Psychology from Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor’s in Psychology from Youngstown State University
Associate Professor
Email: jejuergensen@ysu.edu
Office: Beeghly Hall 4104
Office Phone: 3305405432
Additional Contact Methods:
jejuergensen@ysu.edu
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
I will do my best to respond to emails ASAP, within 48 hours
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Juergensen; Professor Juergensen
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Thinking, Fast and Slow | Daniel Kahneman | 2818440023354 |
| Required | Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience - Enhanced MindTap | Bruce Goldstein | 8220127943703 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Kahneman Chapters 1, 3, 4 | Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 3 Perception Two systems; cognitive effort | 6 lecture videos; Module Exam; Perusall Assignment for Kahneman Chapters 1, 3, 4; 2 labs |
| 7/6 | Kahneman Chapters 5, 7, 9 | Chapter 4 Attention Emotion Cognitive Ease, Substitution | 6 lecture videos; Module Exam; Perusall Assignment for Kahneman Chapters 5, 7, 9; 2 labs |
| 7/13 | Kahneman Chapters 10, 11, 12 | Chapter 5 STM & WMC Law of Small Numbers; Anchoring; Availability Heuristic | 6 lecture videos; Module Exam; Perusall Assignment for Kahneman Chapters 10, 11, 12; 2 labs |
| 7/20 | Kahneman Chapters 14, 15 | Chapter 6 LTM: Structure Chapter 7 LTM Representative Heuristic; Tom W; Linda | 6 lecture videos; Module Exam; Perusall Assignment for Kahneman Chapters 14, 15; 2 labs |
| 7/27 | Kahneman Chapters 17, 19, 20 | Chapter 8 LTM Emotion Regulation Regression to the Mean; Illusions of Skill and Validity | 6 lecture videos; Module Exam; Perusall Assignment for Kahneman Chapters 17, 19, 20; 2 labs |
| 8/3 | Kahneman Chapters 23, 25, 26 | Loftus TED Talk Chapter 11 Language Part 1 Planning Fallacy; Bernoulli’s Error; Utility; Prospect Theory | 6 lecture videos; Module Exam; Perusall Assignment for Kahneman Chapters 23, 25, 26; 2 labs |
| 8/10 | Kahneman Chapters 27, 29, 34 | Chapter 11 Language Part 2 Chapter 12 Problem Solving Endowment effect; Fourfold Pattern; Framing | 6 lecture videos; Module Exam; Perusall Assignment for Kahneman Chapters 27, 29, 34; 2 labs |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.