To acquire knowledge regarding episodic memory, semantic memory, procedural memory and related theories. To acquire knowledge on research methods in the psychology of memory and learning domains.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of fundamental psychological theories, of cognitive functioning and learning models. Knowledge on how to read and interpret scientific papers.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lectures and practical exercises on memory related topics PER CFU frontal didactics – DE N. ore = 3 interacting didactics – DI n. h. = 3 (group working; exercises of understanding, analyzing and interpreting data) Self learning: N. h. = 19
Assessment Methods
Written exam. The evaluation criteria will include: exhaustiveness, relevance and clarity of presentation
Texts
Gatti, D, Stockner, M, [...] & Mazzoni, G (2022). I due volti del falso ricordo: tra distorsioni adattive e confabulazioni, alcune implicazioni per la testimonianza. Giornale Italiano di Psicologia. 1(1), 137-176 Gatti, D., & Vecchi, T. (2019). Memoria. Dal ricordo alla previsione. Carocci Editore. Rizzolatti, G., & Sinigaglia, C. (2010). The functional role of the parieto-frontal mirror circuit: interpretations and misinterpretations. Nature reviews neuroscience, 11(4), 264-274.
Contents
Short- and long-term memory - Episodic and semantic memory - False memory - Memory and predictive codings Neural correlates – Motor and observational learning – Anticipartion. The contents of the course will be addressed taking into consideration the ethical-deontological principles which, based on the specific theme, will be described in detail by the teacher, both from a theoretical point of view and with a direct connection to practical activity (e.g. through the discussion of example cases)
Course Language
Italian
More information
In order to guarantee the inclusion, the Professor is available for 2 hours/week for meetings with students.
