Psychobiology (2010/2011)

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Course code
4S00766
Name of lecturer
Simone Pernigo
Coordinator
Simone Pernigo
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Academic sector
M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Language of instruction
Italian
Location
VERONA
Period
Sem. 1B dal Nov 15, 2010 al Jan 16, 2011.

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge about the biological networks underlying human behaviour, learning processes and educational activities. Furthermore, the most important areas of the modern neuropsychological research will be discussed.

Syllabus

a) Introduction to Psychobiology
b) The biological basis of behaviour: from the neurons to the neuronal networks
c) The biological basis of perception
d) Cerebral plasticity
e) Attention, memory, language and executive functions
f) The organization of the action
g) The emotions and behaviour's control

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination.

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