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Overview

This topic explores the relationship between the mind, brain, genes and psychological attributes, such as behaviour, cognition and sleep. Particular attention is devoted to the techniques of scientific investigation and how they are applied to discovering the interrelation between the mind, brain and genes. Evolutionary and developmental scenarios will be … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Develop a thorough understanding of the relationship between the physiological, behavioural, and cognitive elements of sleep and wakeful functioning
  • Review the variety of ways in which we can now measure and observe brain function directly
  • Show how an understanding of these processes can lead to effective therapies of some common sleep disorders and psychopathological conditions

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Evaluating key theories, methods, and findings across a range of neuroscience research areas, such as neuroanatomy, neurobiology, neurotransmitters and hormones, and genomics of behaviour
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Critical evaluation, interpretation, and integration of current methods and evidence
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Presentation of theory, method, and findings in the area of mind, brain, and behaviour

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Assumed knowledge

Second year undergraduate level knowledge of biological psychology, cognition and learning.