ID:
509980
Duration (hours):
36
CFU:
6
SSD:
PSICOBIOLOGIA E PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (23/02/2026 - 05/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
This course aims at developing knowledge and understanding in several key areas of Cognitive Neuropsychology:
a) Advanced comprehension of theoretical models and the interpretation of experimental data with reference to Neuropsychology
b) Profound understanding of the methods and experimental techniques employed within the field of Cognitive Neuropsychology
c) Ethical and deontological awareness necessary for conducting experimental procedures in the area of Cogntive Neuropsychology.
Furthermore, the course aims to cultivate the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding effectively by advancing students’ ability to:
a) perform and evaluate applications in experimental settings in the area of Neuropsychology
b) perform and evaluate applications in clinical settings in the area of Neuropsychology
c) critical thinking, analytical, and synthetic reasoning skills in the area of Neuropsychology
d) apply the ethical code in applied and research settings in the area of Neuropsychology
a) Advanced comprehension of theoretical models and the interpretation of experimental data with reference to Neuropsychology
b) Profound understanding of the methods and experimental techniques employed within the field of Cognitive Neuropsychology
c) Ethical and deontological awareness necessary for conducting experimental procedures in the area of Cogntive Neuropsychology.
Furthermore, the course aims to cultivate the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding effectively by advancing students’ ability to:
a) perform and evaluate applications in experimental settings in the area of Neuropsychology
b) perform and evaluate applications in clinical settings in the area of Neuropsychology
c) critical thinking, analytical, and synthetic reasoning skills in the area of Neuropsychology
d) apply the ethical code in applied and research settings in the area of Neuropsychology
Course Prerequisites
Useful but not necessary prerequisites are basic knowledge of the physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system (e.g. brain cells, action potential, neuroanatomy)
Teaching Methods
This course will adopt a variety of learning methods, by blending traditional lectures with experiential learning activities and incorporating group discussions, case-based analyses, and practical exercises. Power Point presentations and video recordings are used for the lectures, which are made available to students in the teaching section on the KIRO platform.
During the exercises, students are guided in the evaluation of clinical cases of neuropsychology. Attendance at lectures and tutorials is strongly recommended.
During the exercises, students are guided in the evaluation of clinical cases of neuropsychology. Attendance at lectures and tutorials is strongly recommended.
Assessment Methods
The examination consists of a written test with 30 multiple-choice questions and an oral interview at the student's request.
A minimum score of 18/30 on the multiple-choice questions is a prerequisite for passing the examination and access to the oral test if required.
The multiple-choice questions contain 3 answers of which only one is correct. One point is awarded for each correct answer and 0 points for errors or omissions.
A minimum score of 18/30 on the multiple-choice questions is a prerequisite for passing the examination and access to the oral test if required.
The multiple-choice questions contain 3 answers of which only one is correct. One point is awarded for each correct answer and 0 points for errors or omissions.
Texts
Textbook: Denes, G., & Pizzamiglio, L. (Eds.). (1999). Handbook Of Clinical And Experimental Neuropsychology (1st ed.). Psychology Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315791272
Contents
History of neuropsychology.
Methodological foundations of neuropsychology: simple and double dissociation between symptoms and signs; neuropsychological syndromes.
Neuropsychological assessment: clinical examination.
Oral language disorders: aphasias.
Memory disorders.
Attention disorders.
Disorders of object, colour and face recognition: agnosia.
Disorders of spatial cognition: unilateral spatial neglect and other spatial deficits.
Consciousness disorders
Executive deficits.
Dementia
Methodological foundations of neuropsychology: simple and double dissociation between symptoms and signs; neuropsychological syndromes.
Neuropsychological assessment: clinical examination.
Oral language disorders: aphasias.
Memory disorders.
Attention disorders.
Disorders of object, colour and face recognition: agnosia.
Disorders of spatial cognition: unilateral spatial neglect and other spatial deficits.
Consciousness disorders
Executive deficits.
Dementia
Course Language
English
More information
Flexible office hours for meetings with the professor are available for this course, please send an email to gerardo.salvato@unipv.it to book your slot in person or online.
Degrees
Degrees
PSYCHOLOGY, NEUROSCIENCE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Master’s Degree
2 years
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