LIFE CYCLE PSYCHOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE
PSICOLOGIA DEL CICLO DI VITA E NEUROSCIENZE DELLO SVILUPPO
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| 2021/2022 | 6 |
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| Cristina Claudia Rosazza |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The course intends to deepen developmental psychology and its extensions to lifespan. Starting from the classical theories of development, the course will focus on the neuroconstructivist perspective to deal with the development of the human mind. Within this vision, development is understood as the result of continuous interactions between genetics, neural structures and the environment.
Development will also be treated from a life cycle perspective, that is extended to the aging phase. Particular attention will be paid to the concept of brain plasticity that accompanies all stages of life, and that of cognitive and cerebral reserve in aging.
Program
The course is divided into the following parts:
- The development of the mind according to classical theories
- The neuroconstructivist approach and the contribution of developmental cognitive neuroscience
- Cognitive aging and neuroplasticity in the perspective of the life cycle
Bridging Courses
The course requires the basic knowledge of Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
At the end of the course the student is able to show the following skills:
- Ability to orient oneself among the main development theories
- Knowledge of the neuroconstructivist approach to the study of cognitive development
- Knowledge of the progress made by neuroscience in the last 30 years and critical reading of the empirical evidence with respect to the various theories of development
- Understanding of the cognitive and neurophysiological changes observed during aging and knowledge of brain neuroplasticity
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Frontal lectures
- Attendance
Attendance is optional but is highly recommended
- Course books
Macchi Cassia V., Valenza E. & Simion F. (2012). Lo sviluppo della mente umana. Il Mulino.
Bisiacchi P. & Vallesi A (Eds). (2017). Il cervello al lavoro. Il Mulino. (Capitoli 10 and 11)
Barone L. (Ed.) (2009). Manuale di Psicologia dello sviluppo (Second edition). Carocci Editore (Capitoli 4 and 8)
- Assessment
Written test with 15 multiple choice questions + 2 open questions.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Non-attending students will have the same requirements as attending students.
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