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Laurea magistrale in Psicologia per la formazione - Enrollment from 2025/2026The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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Social neurosciences (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S007369
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Period
Sem. 1A dal Sep 23, 2024 al Oct 31, 2024.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
The course aims to give the basic knowledge about the biological processes underlying social behaviour. In particular the neural correlates of social interactions, in-group and out-group processes and their modulation by environment and culture will be discussed. The course will also illustrate the methodologies of research in social neurosciences and the impact of results in terms of education. By the end of the course students will be able to: - know the biological correlates of social behaviour during social interactions - know the biological correlates of modulations in social behaviour and education - know the research methods in cognitive, social and affective neurosciences - develop the ability to use instruments and techniques for the observation of social behaviour and implicit responses to social interactions - develop the ability to devise and execute experimental studies in social neurosciences.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Basic knowledge of psychology and neuroscience
Program
Introduction to the course and to neuroscience The organization of neuronal networks in social representations Social connections, the theory of the social brain Implicit and explicit mechanisms of social interactions "Social brain" disorders, neurodivergence and social deprivation
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Lectures with interaction with students through multiple choice questions and other interactive activities. The lessons will also be provided in streaming and the recordings will be made available on the moodle website. In any case, face-to-face participation is strongly recommended.
Learning assessment procedures
Written exam with 15 multiple choice questions and 3 short answer open questions on the entire program. If at least 8 points are not reached with the multiple choice questions, the part of the open questions will not be evaluated.
Evaluation criteria
- correct answers to questions - appropriate use of language - ability to relate different topics
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
- multiple choice questions will be evaluated out of thirty - open-ended questions will be evaluated out of thirty, with the possibility of honors The two votes will then be averaged
Exam language
Italiano
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