Behavioral Methods in Affective Neuroscience
PSYC 392
Fall 2012
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
NS&B 392 |
This research methods course teaches experimental design and methods in experimental psychopathology using tools to conduct behavioral research in cognitive-affective neuroscience. Course material includes studies from the contemporary psychopathology research literature, with a focus on emotion interactions. Methods taught include statistical procedures (e.g., repeated measures ANOVA) and tools for carrying out research and analyzing data (e.g., computer programming for stimuli presentation and data processing). Students are expected to work independently in this course. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Laboratory | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Luck, Steven J. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EVENT-RELATED POTENTIAL TECHNIQUE. MIT Press, 2005. ISBN-13: 978-0-262-62196-0
In addition, there will be readings assigned from the current literature on ERP and emotion research.
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Examinations and Assignments:
During the semester, an EEG/ERP study where students collaboratively collect and analyze participant data (EEG and behavioral) will be completed. There are three modes of evaluation: students (1) orally present to the class one assigned research/article study; (2) analyze EEG/ERP data for group and individual differences; (3) write final research summary paper that includes background and significance, research methods, results, and conclusions. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students will work collaboratively in a small research group to study the neural correlates of cognition-emotion interactions. |
| Instructor(s): Sanislow,Charles A. Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: JUDD307; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 10 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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