Mind and brain
A.A. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
- Develop a strong research background and understanding of the scientific foundation of cognitive psychology and neuroscience.
- Develop a knowledge base of human behavior across the broad areas of psychology.
- Become aware of the applications of cognitive psychology in different fields, such as research, education, and cognitive empowerment.
- Develop a knowledge base of human behavior across the broad areas of psychology.
- Become aware of the applications of cognitive psychology in different fields, such as research, education, and cognitive empowerment.
Expected learning outcomes
2.a Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical approaches and findings in psychology,
- Develop a sound understanding of the biological basis of cognitive processes and of the crossroad between psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind
- Know the research methods used in psychology,
- Critically assess information related to the study of behavior and cognitive processes, and use the critical assessment in shaping conclusions and arguments
2.b Applied knowledge
- Use of different methods and technologies for studying concepts and conducting research
- Develop the ability to read a scientific report critically to be able to find strengths and limitations. Develop specific skills in writing science reports using an interdisciplinary approach
- Communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally using a research reporting style
- Use of the neuro-cognitive approach to face practical issues in different fields such as education, teaching, communication, emotion management, relationships.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical approaches and findings in psychology,
- Develop a sound understanding of the biological basis of cognitive processes and of the crossroad between psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind
- Know the research methods used in psychology,
- Critically assess information related to the study of behavior and cognitive processes, and use the critical assessment in shaping conclusions and arguments
2.b Applied knowledge
- Use of different methods and technologies for studying concepts and conducting research
- Develop the ability to read a scientific report critically to be able to find strengths and limitations. Develop specific skills in writing science reports using an interdisciplinary approach
- Communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally using a research reporting style
- Use of the neuro-cognitive approach to face practical issues in different fields such as education, teaching, communication, emotion management, relationships.
Periodo: Secondo semestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Corso singolo
Questo insegnamento non può essere seguito come corso singolo. Puoi trovare gli insegnamenti disponibili consultando il catalogo corsi singoli.
Course syllabus and organization
Edizione unica
Periodo
Secondo semestre
Programma
Il programma è condiviso con i seguenti insegnamenti:
- [CBC-44](https://www.unimi.it/it/ugov/of/af20260000cbc-44)
- [CBC-44](https://www.unimi.it/it/ugov/of/af20260000cbc-44)
Professor(s)
Ricevimento:
Lunedi, 14.00 -15.00 o per appuntamento
Ufficio (ultimo piano, Via Festa del Perdono 7), o online