Aims
Basic knowledge of the anatomo-functional organisation and biology of the nervous system.
Basic knowledge of the cognitive functions of the central nervous system.
Programme
The course aims to stimulate the acquisition of basic knowledge of the anatomo-functional organisation and biology of the nervous system, a fundamental and indispensable requirement for a scientific approach to psychology.
Programme:
- Hypothalamus and autonomic nervous system
- Motivated behaviour
- Sex and brain
- Techniques for detecting nervous activity
- Brain control of emotions
- Sleep and brain rhythms
- Language
- Attention and consciousness
- Mental illness
- Development of brain connections
- Memory systems and mechanisms of brain plasticity
Exam
Learning verification will consist of a written examination (multiple-choice questions) and an optional oral examination.
Bibliography
Main Handbook
- Bear M. F., Connors B. W., Paradiso M. A. (quarta edizione, 2016). Neuroscienze. Esplorando il cervello. Milano: Masson.
Support Handbook
- Matelli, M., Umiltà, C. (2007). Il cervello. Masson, Milano.
