Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
Module Offerings
4053SPS-JAN-CTY
Aims
To explore theories and processes within cognitive and biological psychology; To learn about the neuroanatomy and components of the nervous system; To have an appreciation of behavioural and neuroscientific evidence underpinning the study of cognitive and biological psychology, respectively.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify and explain key theories and processes within cognitive and biological psychology
2.
Combine and collectively discuss a range of psychological processes within the central nervous system
3.
Adapt a variety of cases and experimental techniques to evidence theories and processes within cognitive and biological psychology
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Field of study and module introduction Anatomy of the central nervous system Neurotransmission Senses Attention Memory Consciousness Learning and behaviour Drugs and behaviour Evolution and genetics Judgement, problem-solving and decision-making Assessment preparation
Field of study and module introduction Anatomy of the central nervous system Neurotransmission Senses Attention Memory Consciousness Learning and behaviour Drugs and behaviour Evolution and genetics Judgement, problem-solving and decision-making Assessment preparation
Module Overview:
This module explores theories and processes in cognitive and biological psychology. It includes studying the neuroanatomy and components of the nervous system and gaining an understanding of the behavioural and neuroscientific evidence that underpins cognitive and biological psychology.
This module explores theories and processes in cognitive and biological psychology. It includes studying the neuroanatomy and components of the nervous system and gaining an understanding of the behavioural and neuroscientific evidence that underpins cognitive and biological psychology.
Additional Information:
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