psy190 - Sex and Cognition (Course overview)

psy190 - Sex and Cognition (Course overview)

Department of Psychology 6 KP
Module components Semester courses Wintersemester 2022/2023 Examination
Lecture
Seminar
  • No access 6.02.190_2 - Sex, brain and behavior Show lecturers
    • Prof. Dr. Daniel Strüber, Dipl.-Psych.

    Thursday: 10:15 - 11:45, weekly (from 20/10/22)
    Please note: You have to register for both parts of the module. no online option.
Hinweise zum Modul
Prerequisites
Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology. Neuroscience students can take part on request.
Kapazität/Teilnehmerzahl 30
Prüfungszeiten
during winter term
Module examination
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).
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
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