Psychology

This course provides an introduction to sensory and perceptual processes, blending classical and contemporary approaches to basic information processing. The course uses a flipped-classroom approach with the explicit aim of combining Information Transfer Teacher Focused (ITTF) and Conceptual Change Student Focused (CCSF) approaches. In the first case, and mainly via readings as well as pre-recorded lectures, students learn "facts" related to perception; in the latter case, via both class Buzz-group activity as well as a theoretically-oriented Capstone Project, students learn that perception is a complex multidimensional topic that is not completely understood . In Buzz groups, students present and discuss some of the key theoretical issues and methodological contributions in perception science. The course also touches areas in which the application of knowledge of sensory and perceptual processes is applied to other areas of cognitive psychology and neuroscience.

This course examines how biological and cultural factors influence the development of gender identities and gender roles and the concepts of masculinity and femininity. It also explores how these gender identities and roles affect our personal, social, and professional lives. This course enables students to understand some of the major conceptual and theoretical approaches to the study of the psychology of gender and the influence of gender on our thoughts and behaviors.

This course examines the broad treatment of human sensation and perception, with the main emphasis on vision, but also including the other senses.

The course introduces developmental psychology as a fundamental discipline focused on the study of psychological change with particular emphasis on childhood. It combines a solid theoretical foundation with an applied perspective, addressing prevention, assessment, intervention, and optimization in developmental processes. The course adopts a holistic view of development, highlighting the interaction between biological, psychological, social, cultural, and educational factors.

Social Neuroscience is one of the newest fields in psychology and explores the neural systems underlying social behavior. The course outline the theoretical origins of the field, basic neuroanatomy, and core methodologies including brain imaging techniques and behavioral paradigms. In addition, areas covered include how the brain enables the processing of faces, emotions, theory of mind, prejudice and stereotypes, moral judgments and economic decision making. The course also considers some of the ethical implications associated with our growing understanding of the neural determinants of interpersonal behavior and the impact this knowledge can have on our notion of free will and responsibility.