Lecture: Neurocognitive Psychology

Tuesday, 2-4pm, HS 2

 

In this lecture we will explore recent developments in the cognitive neurosciences. The advantages and disadvantages of neuroimaging techniques will be discussed in relation to cognitive paradigms used in studies on brain functioning. The lecture will thereby cover different topics in neurocognitive psychology, such as language, cognition and emotion.

 

Lecture Outline

[the lecture is based on the textbooks 'Cognition, Brain and Consciousness' by Bernard Baars and 'The students' guide to cognitive neuroscience' by Jamie Ward. A reader can be obtained from our office at JK 27 /232.

 

1. Introduction	part1
2. Methods	part1   part2
3. Working Memory Framework	part1
4. Vision	part1   part2
5. Hearing, Speech & Language	part1   part2
6. Learning & Memory	part1   part2
7. Emotion	part1
8. Social Cognition	part1

 

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last modiefied June 28th 2009

by LK