PY 631 - Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior

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The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the current body of knowledge in the cognitive and affective neuroscientific bases of behavior. Historical developments and recent trends in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience and affective bases of behavior will be reviewed and applications of findings to research in clinical and health psychology will be explored. Coverage of the topical areas will emphasize the study of normal cognition and emotion processing as well as review of cognitive and psychological disorders will be undertaken.