What role do sensory and motor systems play in human cognition? In this module you will survey cutting edge research on their role as well as Tlearningabout the relations between brain, mind and body from physiological, experimental, philosophical, linguistic, and neuroscientific perspectives. You will learn about areas such as sensorimotor interactions, interoception, brain plasticity, body representation, body ownership, the sense of agency, influence of the vestibular system on the self-consciousness, as well as embodied cognition. Implications for cognition, social behaviour and clinical conditions will be emphasised. At the end of this module you will be able to critically read and analyse articles of scientific journals, cleary and coicisely communicate your own ideas and discuss advanced methodological and theoretical topics in cognitive psychology/neuroscience.
Lecture 16, Seminar 16
The module is optional for the following courses
MSc in Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology,
MSc Developmental and Educational Psychology,
MSc Clinical Psychology
MSc Social Psychology
Also available as an elective module.
Report. Assessment Details: Critical Analysis Report (1000 words) worth 30%.
Short Writing Piece. Assessment Details: Research proposal (2000 words) worth 70%.
Reassessment Method: Like for Like
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On successfully completing the module, you will be able to:
1) Illustrate/Evidence in-depth knowledge of the embodied cognition perspective and the physiology subserving the brain/mind interactions
2) Explain how sensory and motor systems impact, and interact with, cognitive processes (e.g., learning, language, emotional processing, and social cognition)
3) Evaluate the central role of the mind and brain interaction in body awareness and sense of self
4) Acquire critical and analytical skills in dealing with one’s own and others’ theoretical ideas and empirical research from a range of disciplines relevant to embodied cognition
5) Clearly and concisely communicate their own perspectives on advanced contrasting theoretical ideas in the cognitive psychology/neuroscience of body and mind relationships
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