Mind and Brain
A.Y. 2025/2026
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.
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [CBC-44](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20260000cbc-44)
- [CBC-44](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20260000cbc-44)
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours