PSYC 396

Fall 2013 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 hours.

Intermediate treatment of current topics in the field of psychology.

May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours in a semester, to a maximum of 12 hours in subsequent semesters. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor; particular sections may have additional 200-level prerequisites.

PSYC 396 class schedule data for fall 2013
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
51470
Lecture
BG
2:00PM -3:20PM
TR
Psychology Building
Gonsalves, B
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/26/13-12/11/13
Section Title:
False Memory
Section Info:
It can be tempting to think of memory as simply a recording and playing back of information, much like a video camera. However, memory does not really work this way. Not only can information be lost over time (forgetting), but memory is also subject to a number of distortions, and people may even "remember" things that never happened. This course will survey a variety of things that can go wrong with memory, and investigate the mechanisms for memory loss and distortion. Topics will range from simple kinds of memory distortions that can be induced in the laboratory, to more complex cases such as false memory for childhood trauma, alien abduction "memories", and memory problems such as confabulation that can result from brain damage.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
58028
Lecture-Discussion
RG
5:00PM -7:50PM
M
Beckman Institute
Galvez, R
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/26/13-12/11/13
Section Title:
Mechanisms of Memory
Section Info:
The following course will explore our current understanding of the biological bases for memory consolidation and mental retardation. New scientific discoveries are constantly adding to / changing our understanding of how the brain consolidates information and how this process is disrupted in various forms of mental retardation. This course will utilize student led discussions of recent journal articles and scientific concepts to examine current understanding of the biological bases of neuronal plasticity necessary for memory consolidation. Students in this course will be required to read journal articles outside of class and lead at least one discussion on selected articles / research topics.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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