NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
cod. 07653

Academic year 2024/25
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Annalena VENNERI
Academic discipline
Psicobiologia e psicologia fisiologica (M-PSI/02)
Field
Psicologia generale e fisiologica
Type of training activity
Characterising
16 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Integrated course unit module: CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

Learning objectives

To become aware of the origins and main theories in neuropsychology

To understand the organisation of cortical function and higher cognitive functions

To become familiar with the main neuropsychological disorders and syndromes

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the anatomy and function of the central nervous system

Course unit content

Background to neuropsychology
Cortical organisation
Cortical functions
Higher cortical functions
Brain plasticity
Main neuropsychological disorders

Full programme

Historical background to neuropsychology
Neuropsychological theories
Cortical organisation
Higher cortical functions
Brain plasticity
Brain asymmetry
Main neuropsychological deficits
Neuropsychological syndromes
Neuropsychological assessment

Bibliography

Specific articles and texbooks suggested at lectures

Kolb and Whishaw. Fundamental of Human Neuropsychology. MacMillan learning 2021

Teaching methods

Lectures, interactive single case discussions, practicals

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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