C.I. PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA e FONDAMENTI DI ANATOMIA FISIOLOGICA

Academic Year 2021/2022 - 1° Year
Teaching Staff Credit Value: 12
Scientific field
  • M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY
Taught classes: 72 hours
Term / Semester:

Learning Objectives

  • PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

    The course provides for the acquisition of knowledge on the physiological psychophysiology. The main purpose of the course is to provide the student with the necessary knowledge to be able to understand the psycho-physiological phenomena underlying mental processes.

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

    The course provides for the acquisition of knowledge relating to the anatomical and physiological structure of the human being. The main purpose of the course is to provide the student with the necessary knowledge to be able to understand the anatomo-physiological phenomena at the basis of mental processes.


Course Structure

  • PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

    The teaching will be carried out with lectures. In case of emergency persistence Covid-19, will be led with the help of Microsoft teams.

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

    The teaching will be carried out with lectures. In case of emergency persistence Covid-19, will be led with the help of Microsoft teams.


Detailed Course Content

  • PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

    Attentional processes and neglect.
    Memory and Savant's syndrome.
    The language and his ailments.
    The dream and the dreams.
    Reproductive behavior: love, betrayal, orgasm.
    Intelligence and executive functions.
    Art and brain.
    Smile and the figure of Pacth Adams.
    Psycho-physiological aspects of religion and death.
    Brain and homosexuality.
    Agnosias and apraxias.
    Full reading and commentary on the book: “Gratitude”, by Oliver Sacks, Adelphi

    If the teaching is given in a mixed or remote way, the necessary changes may be introduced with respect to what was previously stated, in order to comply with the program envisaged and reported in the syllabus.

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

    Historical-scientific introduction
    The cell
    Neurons and associated cells
    Potential for rest and action
    Synapses and neurotransmitters
    Apoptosis and necrosis
    Morpho-functional organization of the nervous system
    Reflex arc
    Sensory systems (visual system, auditory system)
    Hormones
    The cerebellum.
    The basal ganglia.
    Muscular system
    Full reading and critical analysis of the text "Do not lunge - Aristide Barraud", published by Opera uncertain.

    If the teaching is given in a mixed or remote way, the necessary changes may be introduced with respect to what was previously stated, in order to comply with the program envisaged and reported in the syllabus.


Textbook Information

  • PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

    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

    Dispense fornite durante le lezioni.

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

    Fondamenti anatomo-fisiologici dell'attività psichica. A cura di Angelo Maravita (Autori vari) Poletto Editore

    Dispense fornite durante le lezioni.

    Libro: Ma non affondo – Aristide Barraud, edito da Opera Incerta