Advanced Cognitive Psychology

This course will aim to provide students with knowledge related to the foundational principles of Complexity of Science
framework, Self-in-Context paradigm, brain networks and interoception. Students will analyze how these principles
shape our understanding of natural phenomena and systems by examining how individual perspectives, cultural
contexts, and societal influences may affect scientific methodologies and interpretations.
The students will develop a critical approach to everyday life phenomena affected by cognitive and interoceptive
processes, and individuate the most adequate research method to investigate and improve human performances

At the end of the course, the student will be able to apply a critical approach on human behaviour and performance
and assess the implications of embracing complexity and the self-in-context paradigm for interdisciplinary research.
The course would train critical thinking skills to assess the limitations and strengths of reductionist approaches versus
holistic perspectives in scientific research, and articulate the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing
complex scientific challenges.
Students will be trained to develop a research protocol using either Complexity of Science or traditional scientific
method frameworks, further discussing pros and cons of both theoretical approaches.