a kurzus adatai |
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a kurzus címe |
Cognitive neuroscience |
az oktató neve |
Dr. Anita Must |
a kurzus kódja |
XSE061-00038 |
az óra helye |
Institute of Psychology |
az óra időpontja |
Thursday 8:15-9:45 |
a kurzus leírása |
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rövid (300–500 karakteres) szöveges leírás |
The course is focusing on aspects of cognitive neuropsychology and offers insight into the complex field of cognitive neuroscience. Crucial chapters of the history of neuroscience and basic principles of cognition will be discussed. The course offers guidance on neuroimaging techniques and neuropsychological testing. Aspects of human cognitive function will be presented related to the neuroanatomical background. Key cognitive aspects of adolescence, certain specific central nervous disorders and old-age will be discussed with some insight into cognitive decline in dementia. The course is open only for Psychology students. |
részletes (hetekre bontott) tematika |
Introduction to the course, overview of topics and requirements, QandA session Basic cognitive concepts and mechanisms Neurobiological background of cognitive domains Localization of cognitive mechanisms, neuroimaging Measuring cognitive abilities Aspects of social cognition Changes in cognitive abilities over the lifespan Cognition in clinical practice: affective disorders (major depression, bipolar disorder) Cognition in clinical practice: schizophrenia Cognition in clinical practice: anxiety disorders, substance abuse, etc. Cognition in old-age, mild cognitive impairment, dementia Cognitive aspects in neurological disorders (e.g. epilepsy, stroke, etc.) Cognitive rehabilitation Cognitive research methodologies |
Követelmények |
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a jegy/aláírás megszerzésének feltétele és módja |
Written/oral exam 50% Classroom activity and oral presentation 50% |
kötelező olvasmányok (ha vannak) |
Michael S. Gazzaniga and George R. Mangun (2014) The cognitive neurosciences, fifth edition, MIT Press (relevant chapters based on class)
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ajánlott olvasmányok (ha vannak) |
Robert G. Frank, PhD, Mitchell Rosenthal, PhD, and Bruce Caplan, PhD (2010) Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology, Second Edition, APA Muriel Deutsch Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler, and Daniel Tranel (2012) Neuropsychological Assessment, fifth edition, Oxford University Press
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