Mind and Brain
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
- Develop a strong research background and understanding of the scientific foundation of cognitive psychology and neuroscience.
- Develop a knowledge base of human behavior across the broad areas of psychology.
- Become aware of the applications of cognitive psychology in different fields, such as research, education, and cognitive empowerment.
- Develop a knowledge base of human behavior across the broad areas of psychology.
- Become aware of the applications of cognitive psychology in different fields, such as research, education, and cognitive empowerment.
Expected learning outcomes
2.a Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical approaches and findings in psychology,
- Develop a sound understanding of the biological basis of cognitive processes and of the crossroad between psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind
- Know the research methods used in psychology,
- Critically assess information related to the study of behavior and cognitive processes, and use the critical assessment in shaping conclusions and arguments
2.b Applied knowledge
- Use of different methods and technologies for studying concepts and conducting research
- Develop the ability to read a scientific report critically to be able to find strengths and limitations. Develop specific skills in writing science reports using an interdisciplinary approach
- Communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally using a research reporting style
- Use of the neuro-cognitive approach to face practical issues in different fields such as education, teaching, communication, emotion management, relationships.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical approaches and findings in psychology,
- Develop a sound understanding of the biological basis of cognitive processes and of the crossroad between psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind
- Know the research methods used in psychology,
- Critically assess information related to the study of behavior and cognitive processes, and use the critical assessment in shaping conclusions and arguments
2.b Applied knowledge
- Use of different methods and technologies for studying concepts and conducting research
- Develop the ability to read a scientific report critically to be able to find strengths and limitations. Develop specific skills in writing science reports using an interdisciplinary approach
- Communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally using a research reporting style
- Use of the neuro-cognitive approach to face practical issues in different fields such as education, teaching, communication, emotion management, relationships.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
This class will introduce students to the fundamental theories, research, and conversations within neuroscience. Historically, studies of mind and brain occurred within the individual disciplines of biology, psychology, and philosophy of mind. Still, now a multidisciplinary language is needed to investigate and understand the interlocked space of neuro-cognitive sciences.
In this class, students will investigate the growing perspective of neuroscience, learn critical methods and theories within neuroscience, and pushed to interrogate themselves on the relationship between mind and brain.
In the Mind and Brain class, students will also learn how the latest findings in cognitive science bear on fundamental questions of education, such as how people learn and what we can do to improve this process.
We will consider neural arguments about various cognitive processing, including attention, learning, thought, feelings, interpersonal relationships, and consciousness from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Then, we'll focus on how to apply neuroscientific knowledge in different fields. In particular, the class will describe the translational potential for teaching and learning in educational settings. Methods and techniques will be introduced and discussed to promote the development of interdisciplinary thinking and research-analysis skills.
In this class, students will investigate the growing perspective of neuroscience, learn critical methods and theories within neuroscience, and pushed to interrogate themselves on the relationship between mind and brain.
In the Mind and Brain class, students will also learn how the latest findings in cognitive science bear on fundamental questions of education, such as how people learn and what we can do to improve this process.
We will consider neural arguments about various cognitive processing, including attention, learning, thought, feelings, interpersonal relationships, and consciousness from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Then, we'll focus on how to apply neuroscientific knowledge in different fields. In particular, the class will describe the translational potential for teaching and learning in educational settings. Methods and techniques will be introduced and discussed to promote the development of interdisciplinary thinking and research-analysis skills.
Prerequisites for admission
Students only need to meet the minimal requirements for admission to the degree course in Philosophical Science (English level B2).
Teaching methods
frontal teaching
Teaching Resources
"Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience: a Beginner's Guide", by Nicole M. Gage and Bernard J. Baars, Academic press (chapters 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13).
Further readings and other materials will be uploaded on the Ariel platform.
Further readings and other materials will be uploaded on the Ariel platform.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Verification of learning includes an oral examination. This consists of an interview on the program topics, aimed at ascertaining the knowledge of the concepts and methods introduced during the course, as well as their applications in the areas of interest.
The oral examination will evaluate:
the achievement of the objectives in terms of knowledge and understanding;
the ability to apply the concepts and methods illustrated in various contexts;
the autonomy of judgment and critical thinking;
the mastery of the specific language of experimental psychology and the ability to present the arguments in a clear and orderly manner.
The oral examination will evaluate:
the achievement of the objectives in terms of knowledge and understanding;
the ability to apply the concepts and methods illustrated in various contexts;
the autonomy of judgment and critical thinking;
the mastery of the specific language of experimental psychology and the ability to present the arguments in a clear and orderly manner.
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Lucchiari Claudio
Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday morning from 10.30am. Please contact me by email ([email protected]) or Teams for information and appointments