Neuropsychological aspects of maintaining the psychological well-being of employees
Course: Neuropsychology
Structural unit: Faculty of Psychology
Title
Neuropsychological aspects of maintaining the psychological well-being of employees
Code
ДВС.2.01
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
LO 1, LO 3, LO 4, LO 5, LO 6, LO 7, LO 8, LO 9, LO 14, 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
1. Successful mastering of the courses "General Psychology", "Psychology of Personality", "Anatomy of the CNS and Physiology of HNA";
2. Possession of basic skills of research, retrieval, processing and analysis of information from various sources, the use of information and communication technologies.
Course content
To acquaint students with current neuropsychological aspects of maintaining and developing the psychological well-being of the individual, methods of its study, based on modern psychological theories and neuroscientific data. The discipline "Neuropsychological aspects of maintaining the psychological well-being of employees" is aimed to form a fundamental knowledge of students about the basic concepts, goals and objectives of neurobiology of well-being. Teaches students to understand the main factors and criteria of psychological well-being. Introduces classical and modern methods of studying well-being and introduces the latest promising techniques that lead to neuroplastic changes and, in turn, increase the level of well-being.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Andrewes D. Neuropsychology : From Theory to Practice. Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2017.
Bowers R. Psychological Well-Being : Cultural Influences, Measurement Strategies & Health Implications. - Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2016.
Cobb M. The Idea of the Brain The Past and Future of Neuroscience. Basic Books, 2020
Greenberg M. The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity. - New Harbinger Publications.2017.
Kolb B. Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology. Macmillan Learning, 2021.
Schoenberg M. The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology : A Syndrome-Based Approach. Springer-Verlag New York Inc, 2016.
Wilson B.A. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation The International Handbook. Routledge, 2017.
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
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Oleksandra
Andriivna
Loshenko
Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology
Faculty of Psychology
Faculty of Psychology
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology
Faculty of Psychology