Topics in Psychology with Lesley Ayres
Why do different individuals see things differently?
What influences what we see and how our memory works?
Are we reliable witnesses?
Some topics that be considered in this course:
– Cognitive Psychology – how do we learn things?
– Memory – how it works (or not in some cases)
– Perception – do we all see the same thing?
– Moral Development – Right vs Wrong?
– Autism and the Theory of Mind
– Eye Witness Testimony – how we think we know what we see (or do we?)
Event Information
Price: £92
Course Weeks: 6
Room: Williams Room
Campaign: Summer Term 2026
Customer Information: Pen, Paper, Device
Your Tutor
Name: Lesley Ayres
Bio: Lesley studied Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton and then went on to gain her MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology from the University of East London. Later she gained her PGCE and is passionate about teaching Psychology as a subject for general interest. She has worked as a trainer and assessor and brings her experience in these areas to her courses at the Letchworth Settlement.
Department: Humanities