The course is intended for students seeking includes advanced knowledge in neuropsychology, regarding both typical functioning and in clinical populations. The course is particularly suited for students wishing to prepare for neuropsychological research in master's and doctoral programs.
The topics covered include biological bases of behavior, memory, emotion, processes of typical and atypical brain development, brain plasticity and mental health conditions. Additionally, it gives an overview of different brain imaging techniques and other neuropsychological assessment methods.
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