Neurobehavioural Functioning

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The course covers normal and abnormal life span development of (neuro)behavioural functions (e.g., higher-level functioning including attention and executive functioning).  Some of the most prevalent (neuro)behavioural disorders (e.g., ADHD, ASD, anxiety and depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease) will be discussed. Individual differences, risk factors and factors modulating neurobehavioral functioning such as age (both development and decline with old age), neurotransmitters, and stress) are also considered. Students will critically read publications and judge on experimental designs, research methods, theories and new developments.