After completion of this course the student will be able to:
- provide a critical written commentary in academic English on published research papers
- use his/her knowledge on the basic principles and experimental designs underlying the methods and techniques used in social neuroscientific research to evaluate method sections in published papers
- explain the basic steps in lab practices and analysis of physiological data
Relation between assessment and objective
The written exam will test:
- fundamental knowledge on social neuroscience techniques, including task design, methodology and statistics
The written assignment will test:
- a critical stance towards the pros and cons of the social neuroscience techniques
- the quality of academic writing skills in the field of social neuroscience
- the student's capacity to formulate an opinion on design and interpretation of neuroscientific research
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This course offers an overview and covers the basic concepts and principles of the methods and techniques used in social neuroscientific research, which include electroencephalography, structural and functional neuroimaging, non-invasive brain stimulation, hormone administrations, eye scanning and measurements from the autonomic nervous system. This course will provide a basis for other courses including neuropsychology, biological psychology, clinical and health psychology, cognitive neuropsychiatry, and cognitive neuroscience.
The following topics will be addressed:
Functional electroencephalography, structural and functional neuroimaging, psychophysiology (e.g. startle reflex, skin conductance, eye tracking), non-invasive brain stimulation, psychoneuroendocrinology and integrative neuroscience.
Aspects of academic development
Written assignment and exam
- Fundamental knowledge of methods and techniques
- Data acquisition and signal analysis
- Interpretation of data
Note: This course is the second out of four courses in all to make up the minor Social Neuroscience.
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