Institution
Organizational Unit
Code
ΨΥ-802
ECTS
5
Language of instruction
Greek
Academic term
2/2
Title
ΔΙΑΤΑΡΑΧΕΣ ΜΝΗΜΗΣ el
MEMORY DISORDERS en
Description
This module provides a review of the main disorders of memory that lead to failure of memory processes. The approach is cognitive experimental, with an emphasis on the theoretical analysis of the disorders. The aim of the module is to expand students understanding of the main function of memory. Topics that covered are: Memory system. Amnesia. Post traumatic amnesia. Psychogenetic amnesia. Developmental amnesia. Childhood amnesia. Alzheimer’s disease and memory. Memory
and dementia. Memory disorders and other cognitive impairments. Estimating memory function.
and dementia. Memory disorders and other cognitive impairments. Estimating memory function.
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to broaden the understanding of the basic functions and disorders of memory. Specifically, upon completion of the course, students are expected to have acquired:
1. Good knowledge of the theories and models proposed to describe the structure and function of human memory.
2. the ability to critically analyze the empirical data that led to the development of theories of memory.
3. Basic knowledge of the nature and type of different memory disorders.
4. Understand how empirical data are collected to inform us about the nature of memory disorders.
5. Awareness of the methodological and ethical limitations that appear in research with clinical populations that show deficits in their memory.
1. Good knowledge of the theories and models proposed to describe the structure and function of human memory.
2. the ability to critically analyze the empirical data that led to the development of theories of memory.
3. Basic knowledge of the nature and type of different memory disorders.
4. Understand how empirical data are collected to inform us about the nature of memory disorders.
5. Awareness of the methodological and ethical limitations that appear in research with clinical populations that show deficits in their memory.