Explore computational methods applied to cognitive science in this 1-hour 10-minute lecture from the Mathematics of Intelligences Tutorials at UCLA's Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics. Delve into basic and advanced computational techniques used to study perception, memory, language, and reasoning. Gain insights from Hongjing Lu of the University of California, Los Angeles as she presents the first part of her talk on computational models of human cognition. Recorded on September 10, 2024, this lecture offers a comprehensive overview of how mathematics intersects with our understanding of human intelligence and cognitive processes.