Methodology: Cognitive psychology
Because this standard is still in a pilot phase, the findings should only be viewed as exploratory. This standard is not rated, nor does it factor into overall program or institutional ratings. We reviewed syllabi and tables of contents of required textbooks to ascertain 1) the number of psychology courses in which cognitive psychology is found; 2) the proportion of cognitive psychology in each course, as opposed to what may be superficial coverage of topics such as classroom management or assessment, or topics in psychology that are not central to instruction, such as eating disorders; and 3) whether pseudo-science, such as learning styles, is covered in a manner that suggests that it is being presented as science.
