CIPA212 Experimental Developmental Psychopathology (3 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
The aim of the course is to introduce the student into the mainstream models of cognitive information processing and how to implement these models into sound experimental designs in favour of studying developmental psychopatholgy. The emphasis of the course is on High Functioning Autism, ADHD and aggression but the domains of depression, metabolic disturbances and cerebral pareses will also be discussed. The experimental methods will be 1) behavioral observations, and 2) cognitive/reaction time research including psychophysiological and pharmacological research.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student is familiar with the mainstream international literature about developmental disorders and the way experts think about these issues.
Study materials
To be announced by the course instructor.
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
The contents and teaching methods of the course vary from year to year.
Evaluation criteria:
Lectures, essay on topics related to the course.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (3 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish