Kolegij
Studiji
PsihologijaKomunikologija
Povijest
Sestrinstvo
Sociologija
Povijest (dvopredmetni)
Sociologija (dvopredmetni)
Sestrinstvo
Studijska godina
1ISVU ID
264641ECTS
4
This course introduces students to the basics of brain functioning
and mind-brain-behaviour interaction. The general aim is to help
students understand the essentials of human behaviour. Students
will have the opportunity to discuss and evaluate the importance
of education from an early age, inquire how basic math and
learning skills are acquired and compare similar behaviours in
distinct species. They will explore the impact of social media on
the brain, how brain, mind and body function during and after the
psychological trauma and are the brains of people who commit
crimes different from the brains of people who do not. The course
places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary dialogue. No
background is assumed.
Notes from the lectures
Books:
Blakemore, S. J. & Firth, U. (2005). The learning brain. Lessons for
education. Blackwel Publishing.
Geary, D. C. (2004). The Origin of Mind: Evolution of Brain,
Cognition, and General Intelligence. American Psychological
Association.
Gellaty, A. & Zarate, O. (2018). Introducing the Mind and Brain: A
Graphic Guide. Icon Books.
Redish, A. D. (2013). The Mind within the Brain. How We Make
Decisions and How Those Decisions Go Wrong. Oxford University
Press.
Van der Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and
Body in the Healing of Trauma. The Book Service.
Scientific Articles
Macdonald, K., Germine, L., Anderson, A., Christodoulou, J.,
McGrath, L. M. (2017). Dispelling the Myth: Training in Education
or Neuroscience Decreases but Does Not Eliminate Beliefs in
Neuromyths. Frontiers in Psychology, 8: 1314.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01314
Santos, L.R. & Rosati A. G. (2015). The evolutionary roots of
human decision making. Annual Review of Psychology, 3(66): 321-
347 https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-010814-015310.
Stevens, J. R. (2010). The challenges of understanding animal
minds. Fontiers in Psychology, 19(1): 203.
https://doi.org/3389/fpsyg.2010.00203
Stiles, J. & Jeringan, T. L. (2010). The Basics of Brain Development.
Neuropsychological Review, 20(4): 327-348.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11065-010-9148-4
Walhovd, K. B., Lövden, M. & Fjell, A. M. (2023). Timing of lifespan
influences on brain and cognition. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 27(10):
901-915. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2023.07.001.
Regular class attendance (at least 70%).
Fulfilled obligations of seminar presentations and teamwork.
Obtaining a minimum of 35% points during classes through
assigned course activities – cumulatively achieved through
seminars, class discussions and teamwork.
Continuous evaluation of student work throughout the
course.
Final exam (minimum 50%)