The neuropsychology of decision making
About this Course
An introductory course to the complex cognitive process that is human decision-making, from a neuropsychological perspective. Covering basic neuroanatomy, neurodevelopment, important structures, chemicals and networks, individual differences in decision-making and decision-making deficits. Students will learn about the anatomical underpinnings of a decision and how this anatomy develops, the physiological and chemical processes involved, the importance of the prefrontal cortex in decision-making, the measurement of decision-making in contemporary research, current understandings of the factors that influence the decisions we make and the role of decision-making in complex psychological and neurological disorders.Created by: University of Cambridge
Level: Introductory
Related Online Courses
This course will help you prepare for and improve your performance on the AP® Psychology exam. It includes a review of evidence-based study strategies, an overview of the structure of the AP® P... more
Capire come, in politica, le idee diventano fatti è il cuore di questo corso, che introduce ai concetti, alle teorie e agli strumenti analitici e valutativi dello studio delle politiche pubbliche. ... more
This online workshop: Science: A Work in Progress, * is based on ideas presented in _Good Thinking! an original animated series developed by the Smithsonian Science Education Center _* (SSEC) and... more
This course is part of the Leadership in Global Development MicroMasters program. In order to get the most out of this course, we recommend that you have experience working in the development... more
Este MOOC de URosarioX está orientado a comprender el cambio del concepto de la riqueza generada por las empresas, desde el beneficio económico hacia el beneficio de la sociedad y cómo esta ev... more
Powered by
