PSYC 8320 Neuropsychological Models of Cognition and Emotion
The goal of this course is to provide students with advanced knowledge of the basic neuroanatomic structure and functions of the central nervous system. Emphasizes theoretical explanations and critical evaluation of empirical evidence; topics include information processing models, perception and attention, memory, problem solving, reasoning, decision making, and neurocognition and intelligence. This course will provide a review of the major theories of cognition and affective aspects of behavior. After each major system, structure, or anatomical pathway is presented, the consequences of damage and/or pathologies to that system will be presented. Furthermore, clinical cases will be presented to help solidify the anatomical facts. In this fashion, the neuroanatomical details will take on clinical relevance, and thus a deeper appreciation of how the central nervous system operates will be attained. Complex interactions of cognitive and affective bases or behavior particularly among Hispanics will also be covered.
Prerequisite
Graduate standing in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program.
Offered
As scheduled