------------------ psychlotron.org.uk ------------------ Name of resource: introductory cognitive psychology lesson Author(s): Aidan Sammons Specification: AQA-B Details: The first cognitive lesson I teach, as an intro to studying perception but it could be used to preface pretty much any cognitive topic. Introduces cognitive assumptions/metaphors/research methods via a series of activities and thought questions. Uses Dan Simons' 'invisible gorilla' stimulus (link included). You'll also need some little boxes with various contents for the introductory activity. Slides and lesson plan included.