2024
Neuropsychology
Name: Neuropsychology
Code: PSI11102L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Psychology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Neuropsychology aims to study the relationship between the brain and human behaviour by studying the structure and organisation of the human brain and the neurological bases of basic cognitive and emotional processes. It aims to analyse cognitive processes such as memory, attention, language, perception, executive functions and emotions and to learn about the main research methods and techniques in Neuropsychology.
Skills to be developed: know the importance of studying the neurological bases of behaviour; acquire knowledge of the anatomy and functional structure of the brain; describe the methods and techniques of research and clinical data collection used in Neuropsychology; be able to identify neuropsychological alterations resulting from neurological, psychiatric or acquired diseases; Diagnose cognitive and emotional deficits associated with brain lesions or dysfunctions.
Skills to be developed: know the importance of studying the neurological bases of behaviour; acquire knowledge of the anatomy and functional structure of the brain; describe the methods and techniques of research and clinical data collection used in Neuropsychology; be able to identify neuropsychological alterations resulting from neurological, psychiatric or acquired diseases; Diagnose cognitive and emotional deficits associated with brain lesions or dysfunctions.
Contents
1. Neuropsychology: historical perspective and key concepts
2. Introducing the brain
1. Structure and function of the neuron
2. Brain organization and function
3. Methods and tecniques in Neuropsychology
1. Dissociations, associations, single case-studies and group studies
2. Electropsysiological techniques (EEG and ERPs)
3. Structural and functional imaging of the brain (PET and fMRI)
4. Function inibition (TMS)
5. Integrating physiological and psychological findings
4. Neuropsychology of cognitive and emotional functions
1. Attention and executive functions
2. Visual recognition and space processing
3. Memory
4. Language
5. Emotions
5. Brain lesions and neurological diseases
2. Introducing the brain
1. Structure and function of the neuron
2. Brain organization and function
3. Methods and tecniques in Neuropsychology
1. Dissociations, associations, single case-studies and group studies
2. Electropsysiological techniques (EEG and ERPs)
3. Structural and functional imaging of the brain (PET and fMRI)
4. Function inibition (TMS)
5. Integrating physiological and psychological findings
4. Neuropsychology of cognitive and emotional functions
1. Attention and executive functions
2. Visual recognition and space processing
3. Memory
4. Language
5. Emotions
5. Brain lesions and neurological diseases
Teaching Methods
The methodology to be used will be active, aligned with the objectives, focusing the student at the centre of learning and the teacher in a facilitating role. Immersive learning will be considered, which involves the use of innovative tools and advanced technology. The unit will be taught through a combination of lectures and laboratory practice. The lectures include expositive techniques combined with clinical case studies, which will be further developed in the laboratory practicals using experimental evidence based on emotional and cognitive processes.
The theoretical knowledge is complemented with the observation of videos about clinical cases and about methods for studying the Nervous System activity, with the study and analysis of cases and with the participation in laboratory practices for the experimental study of basic cognitive processes.
The reading of bibliography/materials to clarify concepts, procedures and case studies is encouraged.
The theoretical knowledge is complemented with the observation of videos about clinical cases and about methods for studying the Nervous System activity, with the study and analysis of cases and with the participation in laboratory practices for the experimental study of basic cognitive processes.
The reading of bibliography/materials to clarify concepts, procedures and case studies is encouraged.
Assessment
Continuous evaluation
Group work (40%): poster and oral presentation OR participation on an experimental study and written experimental report
Written test (60%)
Final evaluation
Final exam (100%)
In this module attendance is mandatory in 75% of classes.
Group work (40%): poster and oral presentation OR participation on an experimental study and written experimental report
Written test (60%)
Final evaluation
Final exam (100%)
In this module attendance is mandatory in 75% of classes.
Teaching Staff
- Anabela Maria Sousa Pereira [responsible]
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