Many psychology students are interested in psychology as a helping profession. Teachers of cognitive psychology can establish links from the cognitive course to psychology as a helping profession that will motivate students both to take the course and to learn more effectively in the course because of personal meaningfulness. Teachers of cognitive psychology can establish at least 6 major links throughout the course.
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