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PS6130: Clinical and Experimental Cognitive Neuroscience
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
Cognitive neuroscience is an approach to investigate and test theories about cognitive processes by examining behavioral performance in health and in clinical disorders. This module reviews the ways in which cognitive methodologies have been used to test ideas about the nature of brain processes and systems involved in core cognitive (and related) processes including: perception, memory, and attention. A major focus of the module will be to understand the cognitive basis of mental disorders.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate both knowledge and understanding of the impact of neuropsychological impairment on occupation
- Describe and understand the processes involved in memory, attention, perception and language in human beings
- Describe and understand the cognitive consequences for the individual of a neurological or neurosurgical condition.
- Describe and understand the processes and relevant issues involved in the rehabilitation of an individual who has experienced a neurological or neurosurgical condition.
- Describe the roles of the different professional groups represented by the students studying with them on this module at an introductory level.
- Demonstrate a logical and systematic approach to problem solving and decision making.
- Use resource material effectively in the learning situation and present information relevant to understanding/responding to acquired or developmental brain disorders.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- NUALA DONOHUE:
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- GARY DONOHOE:
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- Ciara Egan:
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Reading List
- "Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology" by Kolb & Wishaw
Publisher: Worth Press - "Introduction to Neuropsychology" by Beaumont, G
Publisher: Guilford Press - "Introducing Neuropsychology" by Elliott R, Stirling J
Publisher: Psychology Press
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.