psy190 - Sex and Cognition (Complete module description)
Module label | Sex and Cognition |
Module code | psy190 |
Credit points | 6.0 KP |
Workload | 180 h |
Institute directory | Department of Psychology |
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Prerequisites | Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology. Neuroscience students can take part on request. |
Skills to be acquired in this module | Goals of module:
Students will acquire specific knowledge about sex differences in cognitive abilities and social behaviours. They will be able to understand the interrelated impact of social and biological influences on the brain’s control of the (sex-specific) behaviours. Students should be able to critically evaluate behavioural sex differences from different perspectives and to reflect on possible implications for society. Competencies: ++ neuropsychological / neurophysiological knowledge + interdisciplinary kowledge & thinking ++ data presentation & discussion ++ scientific literature + critical & analytical thinking ++ scientific communication skills + group work + project & time management |
Module contents | Part 1: Introduction to the study of sex differences (lecture): winter
The measurement of sex differences Sex differences in emotion Sex differences in aggression Sex differences in cognitive abilities Hormones, sexual differentiation, and gender identity Sex hormones and play preferences Sex differences in hemispheric organization Brain size and intelligence Part 2: Sex, brain, and behaviour (seminar): winter Sex differences in empathy The extreme male brain theory of autism (S. Baron-Cohen) Sex differences in neuropsychiatric disorders Sex differences in stress response Social implications of sex differences |
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Language of instruction | English |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
Module frequency | The module will be offered every winter term. |
Module capacity | 30 |
Type of module | Wahlpflicht / Elective |
Module level | MM (Mastermodul / Master module) |
Teaching/Learning method | Part 1: lecture; Part 2: seminar |
Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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Lecture | 2 | WiSe | 28 | |
Seminar | 2 | WiSe | 28 | |
Total module attendance time | 56 h |
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Final exam of module | during winter term |
oral presentation Required active participation for gaining credits: participation in discussions on other presentations attendance of at least 70% in the seminar within one semester (will be checked in StudIP). |