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is anyone here majoring in cognitive science or know a little about it? i know it's a new area of study. it is my second choice in a major (following astrophysics), so i have a few questions to those who know about it.
j0nis0n said:sorry late response but yeah i got a few questions
how are you liking the major at ucla? (tough/easy/not bad if you love the subject) cause i applied to ucla and ucsd. they both have pretty good cog sci programs i heard.
what is it generally about? i looked at all the course descriptions but they don't tell me much.
and also I've been watching some videos on a psychologist (?) named derren brown. but if you don't know too much about him you can just check out a couple of his videos on youtube. is all that he does basically cognitive science?
otherwise i can't remember all my questions for now. thanks.
Cognitive science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the mind and its processes, including perception, memory, reasoning, and language. It combines elements of psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and philosophy to understand how the brain processes information and how this affects behavior and cognition.
The main areas of study in cognitive science include perception, attention, memory, learning, language, decision-making, and problem-solving. These areas are often studied using various methods such as behavioral experiments, brain imaging, and computer modeling.
Cognitive science differs from other fields in that it takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights and methods from various disciplines to understand the mind and its processes. While psychology focuses on behavior and mental processes, and neuroscience focuses on the brain and its functions, cognitive science seeks to understand the relationship between mind and brain.
Cognitive science majors can pursue a variety of career opportunities, including research positions in academic or industry settings, consulting, education, and technology. Some common job titles for cognitive science majors include cognitive scientist, user experience researcher, data analyst, and artificial intelligence specialist.
Yes, the principles and findings of cognitive science can be applied in everyday life to improve understanding and decision-making. For example, understanding how memory works can help with effective studying and learning, and understanding how attention works can improve productivity and focus. Cognitive science principles are also applied in fields such as education, marketing, and healthcare.