Historical development of Cognitive Psychology; theories on the neural bases of cognitive process (with particular reference to hemispheric lateralization); research models and investigative techniques; tools to evaluate cognitive processes.
the text will be provided at the beginning of the lessons
Learning Objectives
The course objectives are to provide a) knowledge about contemporary research in the fields of cognitive neuroscience; knowledge about the relationship between cognitive processes and the environment in which they occur; b) general competences on main sperimentale methods and test for cognitive assessment; c) to develop critical approach on recent finding; d) to develop comunicate abilities.
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 examination.
The test is composed open questions. Verification of learning will take into account the capacity of logical synthesis of in-depth analysis and of critical thinking.
Course program
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; implicit and explicit processes; cognitive control; hemispheric lateralization of cognitive processes; Split-Brain.