PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY

To define the neural basis of superior nervous functions.

Study of mechanisms that govern cognitive and emotional processes.

To analyze the role of genetic and environmental influences on development of psychic functions.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

1. Brain and mind: historical aspects

2. Cognitive processes and neural activity.

3. Memory and learning

4. Attentional processes

5. Sleep and dream

6. Hypnosis.

7. Language.

8. Gnosis and praxis

9. Executive functions.

10. Intelligence.

11 Emotional processes, Emotions and autonomic responses. Emotions and stress. Emotions and behavior.

12. Anxiety and aggression.

13. The action and its motivations.

14. Sexual behavior.

1. FONDAMENTI DI PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA, di Neil R. Carlson, R. Bellucci, Editore: PICCIN. Anno 2003

2. PSICOFISIOLOGIA. Dalla genetica comportamentale alle attività cognitive. A cura di Stegagno Luciano. Editore: ZANICHELLI. Anno 2009