Neuropsychology of action: The body in the brain
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY3006 | Psychology | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PSGY3006
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module examines the psychological and neural basis for the planning and control of human action. Students will be introduced to scientific research, through their guided exploration of the neuropsychological bases for human action. During the course students will experience the multi-disciplinary nature of research into human behaviour, and by the end of the course, will understand how a single issue can be addressed from multiple perspectives including: experimental psychology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neuropsychology, and functional brain-imaging.
Target Students
Only available for year 3 and 4 BSc and MSci Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience, Philosophy and Psychology and Psychology Conversion students. Also available to Natural Science students (depending on pathway).
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Moodle remote exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester