Neuropsychology – II (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24PSY224
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable students to deepen their understanding of neuropsychology, focusing on the physiological processes underlying language, sleep, motivation, emotion, and the role of hormones, while also learning about neurological assessment and rehabilitation methods.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24PSY224

Neuropsychology – II

 (Theory)

CO69: Appraise the fundamental physiological processes underlying language processes

CO70: Evaluate the role of biological factors in sleep and waking

CO71: Determine the neuropsychological correlates of motivation and emotion.

CO72: Assess the role of hormones in regulating human behaviour

CO73: Create awareness about the application of neurological assessment techniques and rehabilitation methods.

CO74: Contribute effectively in course-specific interactions.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, application based questions, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation
 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Language

Hemispheric Specialisation; Brain Mechanisms of Speech Comprehensions and Production; Disorders

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Psychological and Neurobiological Aspects of Sleep and Awaking
12.00
Unit III: 
Neuropsychological Correlates of Motivation and Emotion

Hypothalamus, Limbic System, Amygdala, Neocortex; Motivation - Ingestive Behaviours

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Hormones and Behaviour

Mechanism of Hormone Action, Main Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones, Effects of Hormones on Learning and Memory

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Applications of Neuropsychology

Neuropsychological Assessment; Rehabilitation

 

Essential Readings: 

·         Beaumont, J.G., Kenealy, P.M., & Rogers, M.J.C. (Ed.). The Blackwell Dictionary of Neuropsychology. Oxford : Blackwell Publishers.

·         Carlson, N. (1999). Physiology of Behaviour. Boston : Allyn and Bacon.

·         Klein,S.B., & Thorne,M.B. (2006).Biological Psychology.NewYork:Worth Publishers.

·         Lezak, M.D. (1976). Neuropsychological Assessment. NY : OUP.Walsh, K. (1994). Neuropsychology : A Clinical Approach. ND : Churchill Livingston.

·         Zilmer, E.A., & Spears, M.V. (2001). Principles of Neuropsychology. Canada : Wadsworth.

 

Suggested Readings

·         Barrett, L. (2011). Beyond the Brain: How Body and Environment Shape Animal and Human Minds. Princeton University Press. EISBN: 978-1-40083-834-9. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt7rvqf

·         Bogdan, R., & Taylor, S. J. (1982). Inside Out: Two First-person accounts fo what it means to be labeled "Mentally Retarded". University of Toronto Press. EISBN: 978-0-81315-877-8. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt130jbbk

·         Finger, S. (1994). Origin of Neuroscience : A History of Explorations into Brain Function. NY : OUP.

·         Pinel, J.P.J. (1997).  Biopsychology. Bostan : Allyn and Bacon.

·         Purves, D., Augustine, G.J., Fitspatric, D., Katz, L.C., LaMantia, A.S., & McNamara, J.O. (1997). Neuroscience. Massachusetts : Sinauer Associates.

 

 

E-Resources

·         The neurobiology of sleep and wakefulness https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4660253/

·         Hemispheric Specialization https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/hemispheric-specialization

·         Emotion, motivation, decision-making, the orbitofrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and the amygdala https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10250292/

Hormones and Behaviour https://nobaproject.com/modules/hormones-behavior

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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