Basics of Cognitive and Neuropsychology (5cr)

Objective

- Student can define the principles of sensory function and the nervous system - Student can evaluate modern research methods in the field of cognitive and neuropsychology - Student recognizes the structure and development of the nervous system, as well as the neural basis and neural mechanisms of cognitive processes - Student can apply neuropsychological research and research methods in his / her own activities

Content

The following topics are covered: - basic cognitive processes, perception, memory, thinking, learning, action control. - cognitive processes and their neural basis and neural mechanisms. - structure and development of the nervous system - cognitive and neuropsychological research and research methods.

Qualifications

Prerequisites and co-requisites: None Recommended optional programme components: The study module is part of the basic studies in psychology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

A numerical scale of 0-5 is used to evaluate the course

Materials

Kolb, B. & Whishaw, I. (2021). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 8. edition

Further information

Language of instruction: Finnish Timing: 2nd period Target group: Undergraduate students in psychology (including students of the Open University) Person responsible: Seppo Laukka

Execution methods

Mode of delivery: Contact teaching and distance learning (PsykoNet) Max. 24 hours of lectures and individual work (PsykoNet)

Accomplishment methods

The student participates in the teaching and the final examination