Introduction to concepts, theory, and research within cognitive psychology. Topics may include: pattern recognition, attention, memory, language, reasoning and problem solving.

Prerequisites: PSY 1 or upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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SPRAGUE T C
Thomas Tommy Sprague
4.6
61 reviews

Lecture

ILP 1203
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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Winter 2024 . Sprague T C
ILP 1203
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
Spring 2024 . Schooler J W Benkley D A
ILP 1203
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12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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PSY 108 Sprague T C Winter 2024 Total: 346
PSY 108 Sprague T C Spring 2023 Total: 342
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4.6
PSY108 . Sprague T C 7 Months Ago

Sprague was honestly super awesome. The class overall is relatively easy to do good in, just take the quizzes seriously. Probably one of the biggest drags of the class is the amount of reading he assigns, sometimes up to 2 40 page chapters a week. I found cognition a bit tricky, but if it's something you find cool, this class will be a breeze.

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PSY108 . Sprague T C 8 Months Ago

Sprague is one of the best teachers at UCSB. His best qualities are how understanding, patient and down-to-earth he is. He lays out very reasonable and organized expectations on how to do well. Three non-cumulative exams and you get an entire cheat sheet front and back. 8 weekly online quizzes: two lowest scores dropped and extra credit offered

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PSY108 . Sprague T C 8 Months Ago

One of the best psych professors I have taken so far at UCSB. Grading was 3 tests that varied in weight depending on your score and small quizzes due weekly.

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PSY108 . Sprague T C 8 Months Ago

Love love love Professor Sprague. He is so nice, and does everything possible to make the lectures engaging. Take a class with him if you have the chance!

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PSY108 . Sprague T C 8 Months Ago

I am just not into professors who make their students "look" for the answers vs. his wife Dr. Scudder, who gives you all the info in lectures to pass her tests. Dr. Sprague gives 40% of the info in lecture then you have to do LONG textbook readings to get the rest. Then on top of that, gives challenging test questions.... Not great in my opinion.

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PSY108 . Sprague T C 10 Months Ago

Where do I even start with this silly man. Really fun and interesting lectures. Make sure to read/take notes on the textbook, especially stuff he didn't cover. Some exam questions were a bit difficult, but overall they were fair. Quick responses to any questions. Sprague is the goat.

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