PSYCHOBIOLOGY
cod. 1011326

Academic year 2023/24
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
- Vittorio GALLESE
Academic discipline
Psicobiologia e psicologia fisiologica (M-PSI/02)
Field
Scienze dell'educazione professionale sanitaria
Type of training activity
Characterising
16 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Integrated course unit module: BIOLOGICAL BASES OF THE HUMAN BEING

Learning objectives

To gain a better understanding of the neurobiological basis of interpersonal relationships and communication to improve the relationship with psychiatric patients.

Prerequisites

Basic notions on the central nervous system.

Course unit content

The course will deal with the neurobiological bases of interpersonal relations.

Full programme

The neural basis of intersubjectivity and empathy. Mirror neurons and embodied simulation. Implications for the doctor-patient relationship with psychiatric patients.

Bibliography

Course's slides.
Gallese, V. (2021) Il Corpo Paradigmatico. (https://www.academia.edu/45130159/Il_corpo_paradigmatico_Simulazione_incarnata_intersoggettivit%C3%A0_S%C3%A9_corporeo_e_linguaggio).

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination.

Other information

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