PSYA120 Neural Basis of Psychological Functions (5 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Psychology
Coordinating organisation:
Department of Psychology, Open University
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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The course focuses on the neural basis of human thinking, emotions, actions and experiences

Description

The course examines the neural basis of human activity, thinking, emotions and experiences. In addition, the brain basis of dysfunctions commonly encountered by psychologists and their treatment is examined. The course also introduces assessment of neuropsychological functions and cognitive abilities.  

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is able to take into account the influence of biological systems affecting behaviour and their disturbances in explaining human behaviour. The student's ability to read and evaluate original research on the subject in English increases.

Additional information

”Suoritustapa 2” (mode 2 of study) is available for foreign students visiting Jyväskylä University only. Course can be used as a part of CIPA module only if not included as a part of another study module such as “Psykologian aineopinnot

Description of prerequisites

Basic Studies in Psychology

Study materials

  • Banich, M. T., & Compton, R. J. (2018). Cognitive neuroscience. Cambridge University Press. Fourth edition.

AND/OR

  • Learning materials to be announced in the annual curriculum, such as lectures, textbook(s), article collection, video recordings, etc. or different combinations of these. 

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
The course is assessed based on exam on a scale of 0-5.
Time of teaching:
Period 3, Period 4, Period 5
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Method 2

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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Opintojakso arvioidaan tenttiin tai kirjalliseen tehtävään perustuen asteikolla 0 (hylätty) – 5 (erin-omainen).
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

Luennot ja kirjallisuus, tentti tai kirjallinen tehtävä.

Teaching

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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching