PSYCHOBIOLOGY

The course aims to give students basic knowledge about the anatomical and related neurobiological and neurophysiological mechanisms underlying higher cognitive functions and behavior.

Self-assessment tests at the end of each teaching section.

Oral exam.

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

1. Introduction to neuroscience.
2. Memory
3. Language
4. Attention
5. Sleep and dreams.
6. Praxias and gnosias
7. The brain mechanisms of emotions.
8. Reproductive behavior: love, betrayal, orgasm.
9. Intelligence and executive functions.
10. Art and brain.
11. Smile and Pacth Adams
12. Brain and homosexuality.
13. Psychobiological basis of the main forms of addiction.
14. Full reading and commentary on the text: “Gratitude”, by Oliver Sacks, Adelphi.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Bear, M.F. , Connors, B.W. , Paradiso, M.A., NEUROSCIENZE, Esplorando il cervello, Masson.

State buoni se potete. San Filippo Neri maestro di sorrisi e di giochi. A Cura di Marinella Coco, Giuseppe Maimone Editore.

Libro: “Gratitudine”, di Oliver Sacks, Adelphi.