Cognitive Functions and Brain Behavior Relationships
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Cognitive Functions and Brain Behavior Overview of the course, importance of understanding cognitive functions and brain behavior relationships
Module #2 The Structure and Function of the Brain Basic anatomy and physiology of the brain, neural communication, and brain regions
Module #3 Sensory Perception and Processing How our brains process sensory information, including visual, auditory, and tactile perception
Module #4 Attention and Focus The role of attention in cognitive processing, types of attention, and neural mechanisms
Module #5 Memory and Learning Short-term and long-term memory, encoding, consolidation, and retrieval, and the neural basis of learning
Module #6 Executive Functions and Decision Making The role of executive functions in decision making, including planning, problem-solving, and cognitive control
Module #7 Language and Communication The neural basis of language, including speech, reading, and writing, and language processing disorders
Module #8 Emotions, Motivation, and Reward The neural basis of emotions, motivation, and reward processing, including the role of dopamine and serotonin
Module #9 Social Cognition and Interaction The neural basis of social cognition, including theory of mind, empathy, and social decision making
Module #10 Neuroplasticity and Brain Development The ability of the brain to change and adapt, including neural development and experience-dependent plasticity
Module #11 Cognitive Development Across the Lifespan Cognitive development from infancy to old age, including cognitive milestones and age-related changes
Module #12 Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders The neural basis of neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease, depression, and anxiety disorders
Module #13 Sleep and Cognition The importance of sleep for cognitive function, including sleep stages, sleep disorders, and sleeps impact on brain function
Module #14 Nutrition, Exercise, and Cognition The impact of nutrition and exercise on cognitive function, including the role of nutrients, vitamins, and physical activity on brain health
Module #15 Neurofeedback and Brain-Computer Interfaces The use of neurofeedback and brain-computer interfaces to improve cognitive function and treat neurological disorders
Module #16 Cognitive Training and Neuroenhancement The use of cognitive training and neuroenhancement techniques to improve cognitive function, including cognitive games, meditation, and brain stimulation
Module #17 The Role of Genetics in Brain Behavior The genetic basis of brain behavior, including the role of genes in neurological and psychiatric disorders
Module #18 Environmental Factors and Brain Development The impact of environmental factors, including toxins, stress, and social environment, on brain development and behavior
Module #19 Neuroimaging and Brain Mapping The use of neuroimaging techniques, including fMRI, EEG, and MEG, to study brain function and structure
Module #20 The Neural Basis of Creativity The neural mechanisms underlying creative thinking, including the role of default mode networks and cognitive flexibility
Module #21 The Neuroscience of Moral Decision Making The neural basis of moral decision making, including the role of emotions, reasoning, and social norms
Module #22 The Impact of Technology on Brain Behavior The effects of technology, including social media, video games, and smartphones, on brain function and behavior
Module #23 The Role of Meditation and Mindfulness in Brain Behavior The effects of meditation and mindfulness on brain function, including changes in neural structure and function
Module #24 The Neural Basis of Wisdom and Intuition The neural mechanisms underlying wisdom and intuition, including the role of emotional intelligence and gut feelings
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Cognitive Functions and Brain Behavior Relationships career
