Description: Advanced Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

This module builds on the Module 1 ‘Introduction to Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience’ and develops a more in-depth understanding of some of the methods and approaches used within developmental cognitive neuroscience with their clinical implications. Different paradigms and techniques are described such as neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and experimental cognitive neuropsychology. The combination of such techniques to further our understanding of developing brain-behaviour interactions is illustrated through reviews of contemporary research and discussions on neurodevelopmental conditions of genetic origin or following brain injury or infection.

Reference for British Psychological Society syllabus points covered by this module (points numbered according to October 2007 BPS syllabus manual)

2. Advanced methodology and paradigms relevant to the clinical study of developmental brain/behaviour relationships including:

Quantitative structural and functional neuroimaging
	Quantitative electrophysiology including event-related paradigms
	Experimental cognitive techniques
The content of this module is delivered in accordance with the British Psychological Society 2019 Clinical Neuropsychology Standards for Accreditation (Paediatric Programmes). 

Module Aims

To teach students about methods of quantitative structural and functional neuroimaging.
	To teach students about methods of quantitative electrophysiological techniques including event-related paradigms.
	To teach students about experimental cognitive techniques.
	To teach students how each of the advanced techniques described could inform current or future clinical neuropsychology practice.
 

Learning Outcomes

Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the current techniques that are most relevant to advancing contemporary clinical research within paediatric neuropsychology. Leading edge techniques will involve the combination of advances within the fields of neuroimaging, electrophysiology, experimental cognitive neuropsychology and behavioural studies of animals following lesions or genetic manipulation.

Students should be able to critically evaluate the application of such techniques to inform clinical practice.

 

Who is this module for?

This is a core module for the MSc/PG Diploma in Applied/Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology.

 

Teaching and Learning Methods

Teaching is delivered through live face-to-face, online and pre-recorded lecturers, alongside learning through readings and tutorials, discussion, and seminar sessions.

 

Assessment

You will be assessed by an online time (90 minute) unseen exam.  The format of questions include multiple-choice, matching the correct answer from a list of options, deciding whether statements are true/false, or short answer (e.g., completing a statement using one or words or answering a more open-ended question with a short paragraph).

 

Recommended Readings

This module's reading list is updated annually and is based on current journal articles and topics covered.