This is a discussion of topics related to the cognitive and affective bases of behavior. Specific cognitive processes such as learning, perception, memory, mental representations, and embodiment are reviewed. In addition, the roles of motivation and emotion in behavior are discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on examining the biological underpinnings of cognitive and how neuroimaging is used to prove cognition function in different populations.
Prerequisites
PSYCD 1550 Biological Bases of Behavior