Syllabus
* Syllabus: ● Brain functions in relation to behaviour ● Brain dysfunctions in relation to behaviour ● Brain diseases and dysfunctions ● Brain changes (plasticity, development and degeneration, recovery and treatment) ● Methods to study brain functions and brain dysfunctions. ● Influence of biology (e.g. genes) and environment (e.g. parents) ● Changes across the entire lifespan ● Individual differences
Annotation
The course covers normal and abnormal life span development of (neuro)behavioural functions (e.g., executive functioning). Some of the most prevalent (neuro)behavioural disorders (e.g., ASD, OCD, anxiety and depression) will be discussed further.
Risk factors and factors modulating neurobehavioral functioning (such as neurotransmitters, genetics, and hormonal influences) are also considered during the seminars. Students will critically read publications and judge experimental designs, research methods, theories and new developments in the field of neuropsychology.