Psychobiology and neuropsychology (2007/2008)

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Course code
4S01021
Name of lecturer
Valentina Moro
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Academic sector
M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Language of instruction
Italian
Location
VERONA
Period
Sem. I A dal Oct 1, 2007 al Nov 3, 2007.

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide a basis for the study of the biological networks underlying human behaviour, learning processes and educational activities. In addition, the most important areas of modern research will be discussed.

Syllabus

Psychobiology: an introduction
The biological basis of behaviour: from neuron to neuronal networks
The biological basis of perception
Cerebral plasticity
Attention, memory, language and executive functions
The organization of action
The emotions and behaviour control


Texts of examination:
Gazzaniga, Neuroscienze cognitive, Zanichelli 2005 (esclusi capitoli 1, 4, 10, 14, 16)

Il candidato sarà invitato a commentare la lettura di uno tra questi testi:

–Aglioti SM, Fabbro F Neuropsicologia del linguaggio, Il Mulino, 2006
–Grossi D, Trojano L Neuropsicologia dei lobi frontali, Il Mulino, 2005
–Rizzolatti G, Sinigaglia C, So quel che fai, R. Cortina Ed, 2006

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral discussion.

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