PSY 531 - Cognitive Psychology Applied to the Workplace Credits: 3

The modern workplace provides many instances where an understanding of cognitive psychology (how we reason, process information, and make decisions) is crucially important in complex, intensive, and fast-paced work environments. This course will illustrate how cognitive psychology can apply to our understanding of such environments. Topics include mental models, medical and financial decision making, problem solving, cognitive overload and burnout, and the impact of artificial intelligence on work.