Universität Wien

200005 PS Proseminar Biological Psychology und Cognitive-Affective Neurosciences (2025S)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Mo 16.06. 09:45-11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

**** IMPORTANT: **** The final list of participants will be decided during the first lecture in the lecture hall. If you are preregistered but cannot attend the first lecture, you have to send an email with explanations beforehand, otherwise you will lose your spot.

Attendance on site in the lecture hall is obligatory for this lecture course. The lecture will be given in German language.

  • Monday 10.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 17.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 24.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 31.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 07.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 28.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 05.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 12.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 19.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 26.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 02.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 23.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610
  • Monday 30.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal B Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0610

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this Proseminar, students will read and critically discuss literature (book chapters and journal articles in English language) on selected topics within the field of Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience. The main topics will include hypnosis, placebo effects, empathy and social learning. Another focus will be on the methods of Neuroscience, especially Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Assessment and permitted materials

- All students have to read the assigned literature before each lecture and prepare questions on it. This will be assessed via students’ active participation in group discussions with the lecturer aimed at understanding and critically evaluating the content of each text (decides 30% of the overall grade).
- Oral presentation and leading a discussion (30% of overall grade)
- Active participation in discussions during lectures and on Moodle (40% of overall grade)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Good language skills in English and German. Attendance on site is compulsory; students may be absent for no more than two lectures.

Examination topics

Neuroscience methods, hypnosis, placebo effects, empathy, social learning

Reading list

Will be announced during the course.

Association in the course directory

70231

Last modified: Mo 10.02.2025 14:06