Social Brain, The: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors
Fall & Spring
| 3 credits
| Elective
Majors:
Neuroscience,
Psychology,
and
Sociology
Human beings are inherently social creatures, yet relatively little attention has been paid to neural mechanisms of social interaction. The primary goal of this course will be to begin an exploration of the neural basis of human social interaction. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of the primary literature investigating social, environmental, and cultural influences on human brain processes. We will attempt to appreciate how neuroscience informs our understanding of social psychology and how social psychology informs our understanding of the nervous system. Topics include: evolution of the ‘social brain’, emotions, thinking about others emotions and thoughts, attachment and love, attitudes, empathy, trust, health and stress, imitation, moral reasoning, concepts of the self, and stereotyping.
Prerequisites
Either Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Neuroscience.
Instructors
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Carla Caetano
Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) & M.A. (Theology) Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, CA.(1992). Post Doctorate (Clinical Neuropsychology), UCLA/Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles CA. (2000-2002). Licensed Clinical Psychologist (California, USA), Specialist & Supervisor in Neuropsychology (Denmark). With DIS 1999-2000 and since 2003.
