Discipline ID
8c6cc18f-a222-48fa-b32e-f6dd2519e1a6
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NEUROCOGNITION
Country
Mexico
Host Institution
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Program(s)
National Autonomous University of Mexico
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
119
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
NEUROCOGNITION
UCEAP Transcript Title
NEUROCOGNITION
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course provides a study of the neurobiological processes that underlie both normal and pathological neurodevelopment. It examines repercussions of neurodevelopment on complex psychological processes and the relevance and feasibility of applying psychobiological theories to other areas of scientific psychology. Topics also include: thought and language; neurobiology of mood disorders; psychopharmacology; neurobiology of addictions.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
1403
Host Institution Course Title
NEUROCOGNICIÓN
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Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Facultad de Psicología
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INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL AND COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Country
Canada
Host Institution
University of British Columbia
Program(s)
University of British Columbia
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
25
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL AND COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO BIO&COG PSYCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. This course is an introduction to the cognitive and biological aspects of psychology. The course discusses topics including the formation of psychology as a discipline, an introduction to research methods and neuroscience, and an overview of some of the major fields in psychology such as perception, learning and memory, language, consciousness, and thinking. The course considers human psychology as well as the insights that can be gained from research in non-human species.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PSYC 101
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL AND COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
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Host Institution Campus
ARTS
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Host Institution Department
Psychology
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THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
127
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UCEAP Official Title
THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
UCEAP Transcript Title
PROBLEM-SOLVING
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course on thinking and problem solving examines the basic psychological concepts and theories of human thinking, focusing on the acquisition (inductive reasoning) and application (deductive reasoning) of knowledge in order to devise strategies for problem solving. Topics covered include: the psychology of thinking; relationship between thought and other psychological processes; implicit and explicit thought processes; categorization and conceptual change; deductive reasoning; argumentation; causal reasoning and moral reasoning; inductive reasoning, judgment, and decision making; creativity and thought; teaching thinking skills.
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Host Institution Course Number
361078
Host Institution Course Title
PENSAMIENTO Y RESOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS
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Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Psicología, Campus Mundet
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Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Cognición, Desarrollo y Psicología de la Educación
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BEHAVIOR CHANGE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University College London
Program(s)
University College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
114
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BEHAVIOR CHANGE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
UCEAP Transcript Title
BEHAVIOR CHANGE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course explores key theories and models of behavior change, relevant research findings that further understanding of behavior change, examples of behavior change from different disciplines, and discusses the advantages of cross-disciplinary perspectives to behavior change. The lecture content spans five different disciplines: behavioral science, epidemiology and public health, law, health informatics/computer science, and the built environment and the environment.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PSYC0002
Host Institution Course Title
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
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Host Institution Campus
UCL
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Psychology
Course Last Reviewed
2018-2019
Psychology Abroad
Take your psychology studies international to investigate mind and behavior across cultures—linking cognitive, social, developmental, and clinical science to real-world settings. International study immerses you in diverse communities, care systems, and research traditions, expanding how you design studies, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and translate findings into practice. You’ll advance in areas such as cognition and memory, social and cultural psychology, lifespan development, and psychopathology while exploring evidence-based assessment and intervention, community mental health, and health psychology. Build your portfolio through lab research, field placements, and partnerships with clinics, schools, and NGOs—strengthening methodological rigor, cultural humility, and the ability to apply psychological science to improve well-being across contexts.