Emotional and somatic neuropsychology
Course: Neuropsychology
Structural unit: Faculty of Psychology
            Title
        
        
            Emotional and somatic neuropsychology
        
    
            Code
        
        
            ОНД.16
        
    
            Module type 
        
        
            Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
        
    
            Educational cycle
        
        
            Second
        
    
            Year of study when the component is delivered
        
        
            2024/2025
        
    
            Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
        
        
            2 Semester
        
    
            Number of ECTS credits allocated
        
        
            4
        
    
            Learning outcomes
        
        
            LO 1, LO 3, LO 4, LO 5, LO 7, LO 9, LO 15, LO 16, LO 17.
The full list of Programme learning outcomes is given in the section " Programme Profile".
        
    
            Form of study
        
        
            Full-time form
        
    
            Prerequisites and co-requisites
        
        
            Successful mastering of the courses "Anatomy of the CNS and physiology of HNA" and "Methods of brain research". Possession of basic skills of scientific research, search, processing and analysis of information from various sources, the use of information and communication technologies.
        
    
            Course content
        
        
            To acquaint students with current problems of brain organization of emotions and methods of studying the emotional sphere, its features in the norm, as well as local brain damage and various mental disorders. The discipline "Neuropsychology of emotions and physicality" is aimed at forming a fundamental knowledge of students about the basic concepts, goals and objectives of affective neuroscience. Teaches students to understand the basic principles and patterns of functioning of the emotional brain. Introduces classical and modern approaches to the study of emotions.
        
    
            Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
        
        
            
Adolphs R., Anderson D. The Neuroscience of Emotion. – Princeton University Press. – 2018. – 347 p.
Buzsáki G. The Brain from Inside Out. – Oxford Scholarship Online. - 2019. – 464 p.
Carter R. The Brain Book. An Illustrated Guide to its Structure, Functions, and Disorders. - DK (Dorling Kindersley). – 2019. – 264 p.
Douyon P. Neuroplasticity: Your Brain's Superpower: Change Your Brain and Change Your Life. - Izzard Ink Publishing.  –2019. – 76 p.
Johnston, E., & Olson, L. The feeling brain: The biology and psychology of emotions. - W. W. Norton & Company, 2015. – 256
Winship A. Neuroplasticity: Exercises to Improve Cognitive Flexibility, Conquer Trauma and PTSD, Change Bad Habits, Eliminate Depression and So Much More!. - Kindle Edition. –2019. – 251 p.
        
    
            Planned learning activities and teaching methods
        
        
            Lecture, seminar, practical lesson, discussion, Individual work.
        
    
            Assessment methods and criteria
        
        
            1. Oral answers - LO 1.1, 1.2, 3.1 - 26 points / 13 points
2. Additions - LO 1.1, 1.2, 3.1 - 14 points / 7 points
3. Report - LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1 - 20/10 points
4. Abstract work on modern issues of neuropsychology - LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 - 20/10 points
5. Final test - LO 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 - 20/10 points
The credit is given to the student based on the results of the work during the semester. The threshold level of positive evaluation is 60 points. Thus, the final grade consists of the sum of points for different types of work that the student must complete.
        
    
            Language of instruction
        
        
            Ukrainian
        
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