Historical development of Cognitive Psychology; theories on the neural bases of cognitive process (with particular reference to categorization); research models and investigative techniques; tools to evaluate cognitive processes.
Gazzaniga M., Ivry R., Mangun G. Neuroscienze cognitive. Zanichelli.
Scientific papers will be provided in class.
Learning Objectives
The course objectives are to provide a) knowledge about contemporary research in the fields of cognitive neuroscience; b) general knowledge about the relationship between cognitive processes and the environment in which they occur; c) general knowledge about cognitive assessment.
Prerequisites
none
Teaching Methods
The lecturer will utilize PowerPoint presentations and videos during classes. Practical demonstrations and the possibility to take part to experiments.
Further information
none
Type of Assessment
Written and oral examination
Course program
I Modulo (n. 3 CFU)
Topics:
Historical development of Cognitive Psychology; integration between Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience; theories on the neural bases of cognitive; research models and investigative techniques.Aim:
General knowledge about contemporary research in the fields of cognitive neuroscience.
II Modulo (n. 3 CFU)
Topics:
Illustration of selected questionnaires for the cognitive processes assessment.
Relationship between cognitive processes and the environment in which they occur.
Aim:
General knowledge about technique of evaluation and self-evaluation of cognitive processes.