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Computational Neuroscience

  1. Introduction to Modeling & Brain Connectivity
    1. Key Topics: Network science, Brain connectivity, Adjacency matrix, Graph-theoretical measures.
    2. Keywords: Network science, Brain connectivity, Adjacency matrix, Graph theory, Network organisation.
  2. GraphTheory
    1. Key Topics: Graph theory principles, Application to brain networks, Connectivity analysis.
    2. Keywords: Graph theory, Brain networks, Connectivity, Network analysis, Node, Edge.
  3. Generative Models of Connection Probability
    1. Key Topics: Generative models, Connection probability, Network modeling.
    2. Keywords: Generative models, Connection probability, Network modeling, Probabilistic models.
  4. The Kuramoto Model of Whole-Brain Dynamics
    1. Key Topics: Kuramoto model, Synchronization, Neural dynamics.
    2. Keywords: Kuramoto model, Synchronization, Neural dynamics, Oscillators, Phase coupling.
  5. The Wilson-Cowan Model of Whole-Brain Dynamics
    1. Key Topics: Wilson-Cowan model, Excitatory and inhibitory dynamics, Neural oscillations.
    2. Keywords: Wilson-Cowan model, Excitatory dynamics, Inhibitory dynamics, Neural oscillations.
  6. Modeling Neural Dynamics with Neurolib
    1. Key Topics: Neurolib, Neural dynamics, Computational tools.
    2. Keywords: Neurolib, Neural dynamics, Computational modeling, Simulation, Python.
  7. Reservoir Computing
    1. Key Topics: Reservoir computing, Recurrent neural networks, Temporal processing.
    2. Keywords: Reservoir computing, Recurrent neural networks, Temporal processing, Echo state networks.
  8. Models of Neuronal Dynamics
    1. Key Topics: Neuronal dynamics, Spiking neuron models, Computational neuroscience.
    2. Keywords: Neuronal dynamics, Spiking neurons, Computational models, Synaptic plasticity.
  9. The Hodgkin-Huxley Model
    1. Key Topics: Hodgkin-Huxley model, Action potentials, Ion channel dynamics.
    2. Keywords: Hodgkin-Huxley model, Action potentials, activation function. 
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Machine Learning in Neuroscience

  1. Introduction to Machine Learning & Supervised Learning
    1. Key Topics: Overview of machine learning, Supervised learning introduction.
    2. Keywords: Machine learning, Supervised learning, Predictive modeling, Algorithm training.
  2. Supervised Learning: Regression
    1. Key Topics: Regression techniques, Inferential statistics, Prediction of continuous outcomes.
    2. Keywords: Regression, Inferential statistics, Prediction, Continuous outcomes, Linear regression, Polynomial regression.
  3. Supervised Learning: Classification
    1. Key Topics: Classification techniques, Categorical prediction, Disease status prediction.
    2. Keywords: Classification, Categorical prediction, Disease prediction, Logistic regression, Support vector machines (SVM), Decision trees.
  4. Unsupervised Learning for Dimensionality Reduction
    1. Key Topics: Unsupervised learning, Data decomposition, Dimensionality reduction.
    2. Keywords: Unsupervised learning, Dimensionality reduction, PCA, ICA, Clustering.
  5. Model Evaluation and Quality Control
    1. Key Topics: Model evaluation techniques, Quality control, Model robustness.
    2. Keywords: Model evaluation, Quality control, Cross-validation, Overfitting, Underfitting, ROC curves, Precision, Recall.
  6. Introduction to Deep Learning
    1. Key Topics: Basics of deep learning, Neural networks, Introduction to advanced models.
    2. Keywords: Deep learning, Neural networks, Multi-layer perceptrons, Activation functions, Backpropagation.
  7. Deep Learning
    1. Key Topics: Advanced deep learning techniques, Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), Recurrent neural networks (RNNs).
    2. Keywords: Deep learning, CNNs, RNNs, Deep neural networks, Image processing, Sequential data.
  8. Reinforcement Learning
    1. Key Topics: Basics of reinforcement learning, Reward-based learning, Exploration and exploitation.
    2. Keywords: Reinforcement learning, Reward-based learning, Q-learning, Policy gradients, Markov decision processes (MDPs).
  9. Ensembles and Auto-ML
    1. Key Topics: Ensemble methods, Automated machine learning (Auto-ML), Model combination.
    2. Keywords: Ensemble methods, Auto-ML, Bagging, Boosting, Stacking, Automated model selection.
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Computing for Brain and Cognitive Scientists

  1. Mathematical Skills for Computational Models 
    1. Key Topics: Overview of mathematical skills, Introductory calculus, Linear algebra, Understanding computational models.
    2. Keywords: Mathematical skills, Calculus, Linear algebra, Computational models, Data analysis.
  2. Analysis of 1-Dimensional Time Series Data 
    1. Key Topics: Processing and analyzing 1-D time series data, Techniques in psychology and neuroscience, FMRI, EEG, Electrophysiological data analysis.
    2. Keywords: 1-D time series, Data processing, Data analysis, FMRI, EEG, Electrophysiology.
  3. Analysis of 2-Dimensional Datasets 
    1. Key Topics: Extending analysis to 2-D datasets, Multivariate analysis approaches.
    2. Keywords: 2-D datasets, Multivariate analysis, Data analysis, Computational models.
  4. Computational Models in Psychology and Neuroscience 
    1. Key Topics: Current models in psychology and neuroscience, Computational principles, Model optimization, Examples of computational models.
    2. Keywords: Computational models, Psychology, Neuroscience, Model optimization, Data analysis.
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Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

  1. Basic Cellular Structure and Function
    1. Key Topics: Organelles and their functions, Cellular structures.
    2. Keywords: Nucleus, Nucleolus, Mitochondria, Rough ER, Smooth ER, Ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, Membranes, Vesicles, Lysosomes, Cytoskeleton, Cytoplasm.
  2. Gene Transcription (Nucleus)
    1. Key Topics: Promoters, Expression regulation, Autoregulation, Feedback, Epigenetic modifications, Splicing, RNA shipment.
    2. Keywords: Gene transcription, Promoters, Expression regulation, Epigenetics, Splicing, RNA shipment.
  3. Protein Translation (Ribosomes, ER, Golgi)
    1. Key Topics: Genetic code, Post-translational modifications (PTMs), Vesicular packaging.
    2. Keywords: Protein translation, Genetic code, PTMs, Vesicular packaging.
  4. Axonal Transport (Cytoskeleton)
    1. Key Topics: Protein/vesicle/mitochondrial trafficking, Kinesin, Dynein, Microtubules, Local translation.
    2. Keywords: Axonal transport, Kinesin, Dynein, Microtubules, Local translation, Synaptic translation.
  5. Protein Management/Degradation (Lysosomes)
    1. Key Topics: Ubiquitin-proteasome system, Autophagy, Unfolded protein response.
    2. Keywords: Protein degradation, Ubiquitin-proteasome system, Autophagy, Unfolded protein response.
  6. Energy Homeostasis and Neurological Function (Mitochondria)
    1. Key Topics: ER-mitochondrial signaling, Mitochondrial function, Synaptic function.
    2. Keywords: Energy homeostasis, Mitochondrial function, Synaptic function, ER-mitochondrial signaling.
  7. Intracellular Signaling and Functional Regulation
    1. Key Topics: Cell membrane, Second messenger systems, Signal cascades, Calcium, Phosphorylation, Kinases.
    2. Keywords: Intracellular signaling, Cell membrane, Second messengers, Signal cascades, Calcium, Phosphorylation, Kinases.
  8. Environmental Interactions
    1. Key Topics: Cellular stress response, Epigenetics.
    2. Keywords: Cellular stress, Epigenetics, Stress response.
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The Cognitive Brain: Perception & Vision

  1. Modularity
    1. Key Topics: History of modularity vs. equipotentiality, Cognitive modules, Criteria for defining modules, Evidence against modular organization.
    2. Keywords: Modularity, Equipotentiality, Cognitive modules, Module criteria, Neural systems, Brain function.
  2. Networks
    1. Key Topics: Communication between modules, Binding problem, Mapping brain networks.
    2. Keywords: Brain networks, Communication, Binding problem, Neural connections, Network mapping.
  3. Information Encoding
    1. Key Topics: Neuroeconomics, Perceptual decision-making, Social neuroscience, Neuroeducation.
    2. Keywords: Neuroeconomics, Perceptual decision-making, Social neuroscience, Neuroeducation, Cognitive function, Information encoding.
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The Electrophysiological Brain

  1. Key Topics: Electrical signals in the brain, Electrophysiological methods, Brain function, Cognitive and behavioural links, Recording techniques, Brain oscillations, Cognitive neuroscience applications.
  2. Keywords: Electrophysiology, Brain signals, Synaptic events, Single neurons, Optogenetics, EEG, ERPs, Brain oscillations, Cognitive neuroscience.
  3. Introduction to electrophysiology and the brain’s electrical signals
    1. Keywords: Electrophysiology, Brain signals.
  4. Synaptic events and action potentials 
    1. Keywords: Synaptic events, Action potentials.
  5. Intracellular and extracellular recording techniques 
    1. Keywords: Intracellular recording, Extracellular recording.
  6. Optogenetics and its applications 
    1. Keywords: Optogenetics, Neural modulation.
  7. EEG and event-related potentials (ERPs) 
    1. Keywords: EEG, ERPs.
  8. Brain oscillations and brain states 
    1. Keywords: Brain oscillations, Brain states.
  9. Applications of electrophysiology in cognitive neuroscience
    1. Keywords: Cognitive neuroscience, Electrophysiology applications.
  10. Advanced data analysis techniques 
    1. Keywords: Data analysis, Electrophysiological data.
  11. Formulating research questions and designing experiments
    1. Keywords: Research questions, Experimental design.
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The Making of a Brain

  1. The Human Brain
    1. Key Topics: CNS axes, Anatomical terminology, Brain regions, Functional organisation of the cortex, Motor and sensory maps, Blood supply and brain function.
    2. Keywords: CNS axes, Anatomical terminology, Brain regions, Cortex organisation, Motor maps, Sensory maps, Blood supply.
  2. From Neurons to Behaviour
    1. Key Topics: Brain cell architecture, Neuronal polarity, Action potentials, Chemical synapses, Excitatory and inhibitory neurons, Simple artificial networks, Structure of a research paper, Journal metrics.
    2. Keywords: Brain cells, Neuronal polarity, Action potentials, Synapses, Excitatory neurons, Inhibitory neurons, Research paper structure, Journal metrics.
  3. From Grey Matter to White Matter: How Brain Circuits are Organised
    1. Key Topics: CNS cell presentation challenges, Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, Meninges composition, Grey and white matter organisation, Spinal cord neurons and glia, Spinal nerves pathways.
    2. Keywords: CNS cells, Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, Meninges, Grey matter, White matter, Spinal cord, Spinal nerves.
  4. Principles of Tract-Tracing: Anterograde and Retrograde Tracing in the Human Spinal Cord
    1. Key Topics: Tracing patterns, Neural pathways, Axon tracts, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Tracing directions.
    2. Keywords: Tract-tracing, Anterograde tracing, Retrograde tracing, Neural pathways, Axon tracts, Diffusion Tensor Imaging.
  5. Open Data-Sharing Platforms: Introduction to the Allen Institute and Mouse Connectivity Atlases
    1. Key Topics: Sub-cortical structures, Cortex and sub-cortical interactions, Allen Mouse Connectivity Atlas, Anatomical landmarks, E-portfolio construction.
    2. Keywords: Sub-cortical structures, Cortex interactions, Allen Institute, Mouse Connectivity Atlas, Anatomical landmarks, E-portfolio.
  6. Central Pathways: Cortex, Basal Ganglia, Cerebellum, and Thalamus
    1. Key Topics: Spatial relationships, Subcortical pathways, Cortical activity modulation, 3D brain models, Digital sectional views.
    2. Keywords: Cortex, Basal ganglia, Cerebellum, Thalamus, Subcortical pathways, 3D brain models, Brain anatomy.
  7. The Neural Tube
    1. Key Topics: Neural tube patterning, Neurulation, Brain development steps, Signalling gradients, Neural tube to adult CNS structures.
    2. Keywords: Neural tube, Patterning, Neurulation, Brain development, Signalling gradients, CNS structures.
  8. Principles of Axon Guidance and Navigation
    1. Key Topics: Axon guidance, Growth cone properties, Axon guidance receptors, Signalling molecules, Topographic mapping, Chemoattraction, Chemorepulsion.
    2. Keywords: Axon guidance, Growth cone, Guidance receptors, Signalling molecules, Topographic mapping, Chemoattraction, Chemorepulsion.
  9. Comparative Neuroanatomy
    1. Key Topics: Brain region comparison, Evolutionary homology, Neuroevolution theories, Primate brain evolution, Presentation structure.
    2. Keywords: Comparative neuroanatomy, Brain region comparison, Evolutionary homology, Neuroevolution, Primate brain evolution, Presentation structure.
  10. Project Development
    1. Key Topics: Pathway anatomy, Vertebrate pathway conservation, Developmental template mapping, Allen Institute navigation, E-portfolio building.
    2. Keywords: Pathway anatomy, Vertebrate conservation, Developmental template, Allen Institute, E-portfolio.
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Brain Form and Function

  1. Nervous System – Cells and Their Function
    1. Key Topics: Features of brain cells, Different cell types, Neuron structure and function, Neuron organization, Neuron survival.
    2. Keywords: Brain cells, Neurons, Glial cells, Cell function, Cellular organization, Synapses.
  2. Neural Communication I – Electrical Signals
    1. Key Topics: Types of ions, Electrical signal propagation, Impact of myelin, Sequence of cell stimulation, Signal integration, Behavior shaping.
    2. Keywords: Ions, Electrical gradients, Myelin, Action potential, Cell membrane, Neural circuits.
  3. Neural Communication II – Chemical Synapses
    1. Key Topics: Synapse structure and function, Neurotransmitter lifecycle, Excitatory and inhibitory synapses, Nervous system communication.
    2. Keywords: Synapse, Neurotransmitters, Synaptic vesicles, Receptors, Excitatory synapses, Inhibitory synapses.
  4. Neural Communication III – Neurotransmitters and Their Receptors
    1. Key Topics: Types of neurotransmitters, Neurotransmitter receptors, Selectivity and function.
    2. Keywords: Neurotransmitters, Receptors, Ligand-gated ion channels, G-protein-coupled receptors, Chemical properties, Neurotransmitter function.
  5. Major Neurotransmitter Activation Systems in Health and Disease
    1. Key Topics: Neurotransmitter pathways, Health and disease impact.
    2. Keywords: Dopaminergic system, Noradrenergic system, Cholinergic system, Serotonergic system, Neurotransmitter pathways, Neurological disorders.
  6. Neuroactive Drugs I – How Drugs Act and Measurement in Pharmacology
    1. Key Topics: Drug action principles, Drug delivery, Drug clearance, Pharmacological assessment, Drug specificity, Blood-brain barrier.
    2. Keywords: Drug binding, Agonism, Antagonism, Partial agonism, Blood-brain barrier, Drug elimination, Tolerance.
  7. Neuroactive Drugs II – Chemical Transmission and Psychotropic Drug Action in the CNS
    1. Key Topics: Classification of psychotropic drugs, Mechanisms of action, Pharmacological effects, Drug dependence and abuse.
    2. Keywords: Neuroleptics, Antidepressants, Mood stabilizers, Stimulants, Psychotomimetic drugs, Psychedelic drugs, Drug dependence, Drug abuse.
  8. Neuroplasticity I – Behaviour = Genes x Environment
    1. Key Topics: Plasticity, Gene-environment interactions, Epigenetic modifications, Neural basis of habituation and sensitization, Compensation mechanisms.
    2. Keywords: Neuroplasticity, Epigenetics, Gene-environment interaction, Habituation, Sensitization, Neural compensation.
  9. Neuroplasticity II – Learning and Memory
    1. Key Topics: Types of memory, Memory acquisition and consolidation, Cognitive training, Cognitive reserve.
    2. Keywords: Short-term memory, Long-term memory, Memory consolidation, Cognitive training, Cognitive reserve.
  10. Immunity and the Brain in Health and Disease
    1. Key Topics: Innate and adaptive immunity, Immune cells in brain development, Chronic immune activation, Interaction of central and peripheral immunity.
    2. Keywords: Innate immunity, Adaptive immunity, Microglia, Neuroinflammation, Brain disorders, Immune response, Stress exposure.
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Decision Making: Habits, Risk Management & Addiction

  1. Traditional Folk-Psychological Notions and Decision-Making
    1. Key Topics: Rationality, Free will, Volition, Agency, Capacity, Responsibility, Quality of choices, Psychological theories of decision-making, Laboratory study of volition and agency.
    2. Keywords: Rationality, Free will, Volition, Agency, Capacity, Responsibility, Substantive criteria, Adaptive criteria, Normative criteria, Normative decision-making, Descriptive decision-making, Prescriptive decision-making, Mental chronometry, Libet’s method, Intentional binding.
  2. Preference Measurement and Decision Processes
    1. Key Topics: Preference measurement, Decision tasks, Choice attributes, Decision processes, Decision phenomena, Principles of rational decision-making, Influence of preferences, Risky choice, Explanations for decisions and changes in preference.
    2. Keywords: Preference measurement, Choice evaluation, Matching, Valuation, Willingness-to-pay, Willingness-to-accept, Uncertainty, Risky choice, Decision tasks, Default option, Decoy effect, Minimum selling price, Cues, Dimensions, Utility, Algorithms, Heuristics, Trade-offs, Cue-weighting, Preference construction, Revealed preference, Risk preference, Preference reversal, Consistency, Coherence, Bias, Reference dependence, Framing effects, Transitivity, Dominance, Expected utility maximization, Loss-gain framing, Mental accounting, Context effects, Task demands, Prospect theory, Cue effects, Algorithmic effects, Research study evaluation, Real-world applications.
  3. Addiction and Substance Use
    1. Key Topics: Diagnosis of addiction, Theories of addiction, Prevalence of drug use, Causes of addiction, Harms of drug use, Treatments for addiction, Specific substances (nicotine, cannabis, opiates).
    2. Keywords: Addiction, Substance use disorders, DSM-5, ICD-10, Drug use prevalence, Alcohol addiction, Choice-based theories, Genetic factors, Environmental factors, Heritability, Disease theories, Nicotine, Cannabis, Opiates, Psychopharmacology, Diagnostic criteria, Mortality, Treatment strategies, Harm reduction, Pharmacotherapy, Psychological therapies, Drug policies.
  4. Gambling
    1. Key Topics: Prevalence of gambling, Normative theories of choice, Gambling disorder, Problem gambling, Psychological approaches to gambling.
    2. Keywords: Gambling behaviour, Recreational gambling, Problem gambling, Reinforcement, Arousal, Reward processing, Perception, Judgement, Structural characteristics of gambling, Near-miss frequency, Losses-disguised-as-wins, Disordered gambling, Social risk factors, Misperception of chance, Personal luck, Gambler’s fallacy, Loss-chasing, Neurobiological accounts, Public policy, Gambling regulation.
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Origins of Individual Differences

  1. Basic Concepts in Human Genetics
    1. Key Topics: Structure of the human genome, Structure of DNA, DNA replication, Transcription, Translation, Genetic variance, Genetic transmission, Genetic influence on phenotypes.
    2. Keywords: Human genome, DNA structure, DNA replication, Transcription, Translation, Gene mutations, Triplet repeats, SNPs, CNVs, Chromosomal changes, Genetic transmission, Phenotypes.
  2. Quantitative Genetics
    1. Key Topics: Inherited DNA differences, Heritability, Developmental and gene-environment issues, Cognitive abilities assessment, Twin design, Gene-environment correlation and interaction.
    2. Keywords: DNA differences, Heritability, Gene-environment interaction, Cognitive abilities, Twin studies, Genetic influence.
  3. Molecular Genetics
    1. Key Topics: Quantitative and molecular genetics in complex traits, Genome-wide association studies, Polygenic scores.
    2. Keywords: Quantitative genetics, Molecular genetics, Genome-wide association studies, Polygenic scores, Complex traits.
  4. Social and Genetic Factors on Depression
    1. Key Topics: Depression as a psychiatric disorder, Social risk factors, Genetic factors, Models of depression, Health inequalities, Financial burden, Social gradient, Neighbourhood risk.
    2. Keywords: Depression, Psychiatric disorder, Social risk factors, Genetic factors, Health inequalities, Social gradient, Financial burden.
  5. Influence of Gender/Sex
    1. Key Topics: Research designs on prenatal and postnatal hormones, Sociocultural factors, Biological and social factors on sex differences, Brain structure and functioning differences.
    2. Keywords: Gender, Sex differences, Prenatal hormones, Postnatal hormones, Sociocultural factors, Brain structure, Brain functioning.
  6. Childhood Trauma
    1. Key Topics: Types of trauma, Statistics of exposure, Developmental stages, Adjustment problems, Moderators/mediators of trauma, Trauma and adjustment models, Gang violence and PTSD.
    2. Keywords: Childhood trauma, Family trauma, Community trauma, Developmental stages, Adjustment problems, PTSD, Gang violence.
  7. Global Mental Health
    1. Key Topics: Burden of mental illness, Mental health policy, Sustainable Development Goals, Mental health integration in health services, Mental ill health and poverty.
    2. Keywords: Global mental health, Mental illness burden, Mental health policy, Sustainable Development Goals, Poverty, Social causation, Social drift.
  8. Influence of Culture
    1. Key Topics: Cultural perspectives on intelligence, Measurement of intelligence across cultures, Cultural impact on disease and illness perceptions, Detection and treatment of mental illness.
    2. Keywords: Culture, Intelligence, Measurement equivalence, Disease perception, Illness perception, Mental illness detection, Treatment.
  9. Origins of Schizophrenia
    1. Key Topics: Symptoms and course of schizophrenia, Theories of schizophrenia aetiology, Genetic and environmental factors.
    2. Keywords: Schizophrenia, Psychotic disorders, Aetiology, Genetic factors, Environmental factors.
  10. Origins of Autism
    1. Key Topics: Characteristics and diagnosis of autism, Prevalence estimates, Genetic factors, Co-occurrence of disorders, Environmental risk and protective factors, Sex/gender differences in autism.
    2. Keywords: Autism, Diagnosis, Prevalence, Genetic factors, Co-occurrence, Environmental factors, Sex/gender differences.
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Psychology and the Individual

  1. Personality
    1. Key Topics: Definition of personality, Personality development, Predicting behavior from personality, Historical background of personality testing, Influential models of personality, Evaluation of personality models.
    2. Keywords: Personality, Personality development, Behavior prediction, Personality testing, Personality models, Model evaluation.
  2. Intelligence
    1. Key Topics: Definition of intelligence, Intelligence testing, Predicting behavior and success from intelligence, Historical background of intelligence testing, Genetic basis of intelligence, Limitations of IQ.
    2. Keywords: Intelligence, IQ, Intelligence testing, Behavior prediction, Genetic basis, Historical background.
  3. Learning Theory and Behavioural Psychology
    1. Key Topics: Learning theory, Behavioral psychology, Influence of life experiences, Historical background of behaviorism, Role in explaining individual differences.
    2. Keywords: Learning theory, Behavioral psychology, Life experiences, Behaviorism, Individual differences.
  4. Experiments in Differential Psychology
    1. Key Topics: Experiment design, Experiment analysis, Testing theories on individual differences, Inferences about causal agency, Biases in inference processes.
    2. Keywords: Experiment design, Experiment analysis, Differential psychology, Causal agency, Inference biases.
  5. Genetic Basis of Personality and Intelligence
    1. Key Topics: Genetic basis of personality, Approaches to determining genetic influences, Gene-environment interactions.
    2. Keywords: Genetic basis, Personality, Intelligence, Gene-environment interaction.
  6. Classical Conditioning
    1. Key Topics: Key concepts of classical conditioning, Necessary factors for conditioning.
    2. Keywords: Classical conditioning, Conditioning factors, Pavlovian conditioning.
  7. Social Learning and Personality
    1. Key Topics: Contribution of social learning to personality, Mechanisms of social learning.
    2. Keywords: Social learning, Personality, Observational learning, Social influences.
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Psychology and Development

  1. Introduction to Sub-disciplines of Developmental Psychology
    1. Key Topics: Sub-disciplines of developmental psychology, Scientific methods.
    2. Keywords: Developmental psychology, Nature vs. nurture, Genetic explanations, Environmental explanations, Lifespan development.
  2. Biology and Development
    1. Key Topics: Biological underpinnings of development, Interaction of biology and behavior.
    2. Keywords: Genetic factors, Epigenetics, Hormonal influences, Brain development, Neuroplasticity.
  3. Common Types of Psychopathology
    1. Key Topics: Psychopathology in development, Specific disorders (e.g., autism, ADHD, conduct disorder).
    2. Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Conduct disorder, Symptomatology, Diagnosis, Treatment.
  4. Morality and Psychopathy
    1. Key Topics: Development of moral reasoning, Psychopathic traits in development.
    2. Keywords: Moral development, Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, Empathy, Antisocial behavior, Psychopathy.
  5. Gender Identity and Sexual Behaviors
    1. Key Topics: Development of gender identity, Sexual behavior and paraphilias.
    2. Keywords: Gender roles, Gender identity, Sexual orientation, Paraphilias, Gender dysphoria.
  6. Developmental Stages of Cognitive Abilities
    1. Key Topics: Cognitive development stages, Language acquisition, Knowledge development.
    2. Keywords: Piaget’s stages, Vygotsky’s theory, Language development, Cognitive milestones, Information processing.
  7. Attachment and Emotion
    1. Key Topics: Theories of attachment, Emotional development.
    2. Keywords: Attachment theory, Bowlby, Ainsworth, Secure attachment, Insecure attachment, Emotional regulation.
  8. Family and Community Influences
    1. Key Topics: Impact of family and community on development, Social and environmental factors.
    2. Keywords: Parenting styles, Family dynamics, Socioeconomic status, Peer influences, Community resources.
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Psychology and the Brain

  1. The Nervous System
    1. Key Topics: Structural divisions, Functions of nervous system parts, Central nervous system features, Comparative design across species, Development of the nervous system, Relationship between psychology and neuroscience.
    2. Keywords: Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous system, Neural tube, Differentiation, Brain anatomy, Neuron, Glial cells, Synapse.
  2. Cells and Signaling
    1. Key Topics: Structure and function of nervous system cells, Electrical and chemical signaling, Neurotransmitter synthesis and breakdown.
    2. Keywords: Neurons, Glial cells, Action potential, Synapse, Neurotransmitters, Receptors, Signal transduction, Synaptic vesicles.
  3. Signals and Perception
    1. Key Topics: Sensation vs. perception, Auditory and visual transduction, Sensory encoding, Sensory deficits.
    2. Keywords: Sensory organs, Visual system, Auditory system, Transduction, Sensory receptors, Pulfrich Pendulum Phenomenon, Visual impairment, Sensory processing.
  4. Investigating the Brain
    1. Key Topics: Historical brain investigation methods, Brain structure measurement, Direct and indirect brain activity measurement, Behavioral approaches.
    2. Keywords: CT, MRI, DTI, EEG, MEG, fMRI, PET, Lesion studies, Electrophysiology, Post-mortem analysis.
  5. Attention
    1. Key Topics: Definitions of attention, Selective and sustained attention, Brain regions for attention, Attention measurement.
    2. Keywords: Cognitive psychology, Neuroscience, Selective attention, Sustained attention, Conscious awareness, Prefrontal cortex, Parietal lobe, Rodent models.
  6. Memory
    1. Key Topics: Memory fractionation, Long-term memory types, Cognitive theories, Brain regions for memory.
    2. Keywords: Short-term memory, Working memory, Episodic memory, Semantic memory, Procedural memory, Priming, Hippocampus, Amygdala.
  7. Language
    1. Key Topics: Discrete language processes, Grammatical structure, Neural language structures, Language disorders, Bilingualism.
    2. Keywords: Syntax, Phonology, Broca’s area, Wernicke’s area, Aphasia, Bilingual language processing, Cognitive functioning.
  8. Neurodegeneration
    1. Key Topics: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Pathology and symptoms, Biological treatments.
    2. Keywords: Neurodegenerative diseases, Beta-amyloid, Tau protein, Lewy bodies, Dopamine, Cholinesterase inhibitors, Disease prevalence.
  9. Psychiatric Conditions
    1. Key Topics: Schizophrenia, Major affective disorders, Biological basis, Current treatments, Mood and stress measurement.
    2. Keywords: Psychotic disorders, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Antipsychotics, Mood stabilizers, Neuroimaging, Biomarkers.
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Psychology and Society

  1. The Self
    1. Key Topics: Self-schemas, Self-concept, Possible selves, Self-awareness, Impression management.
    2. Keywords: Self-schemas, Self-concept, Possible selves, Self-awareness, Impression management, Private self-awareness, Public self-awareness.
  2. Errors and Biases
    1. Key Topics: Attribution errors, Cultural influences, Bounded rationality, Confirmation bias, Anchoring, Framing, Better than average effect, Limitations of heuristics and biases.
    2. Keywords: Fundamental attribution error, Actor-observer effect, Confirmation bias, Anchoring, Framing, Better than average effect, Bounded rationality.
  3. Attitudes, Emotions, and Behaviour
    1. Key Topics: Attitudes, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Intention-behaviour gap, Emotion theories, Empirical research on emotions.
    2. Keywords: Attitude, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Intention-behaviour gap, Emotion, Moods, Empirical research.
  4. Attitude Change and Persuasion
    1. Key Topics: Cognitive dissonance, Fear appeals, Elaboration Likelihood Model, Persuasion techniques.
    2. Keywords: Cognitive dissonance, Fear appeals, Elaboration Likelihood Model, Persuasion, Cognitive elaboration.
  5. Social Influence
    1. Key Topics: Conformity, Obedience, Minority influence, Types of conformity, Ethical issues in research.
    2. Keywords: Conformity, Obedience, Minority influence, Public conformity, Private conformity, Compliance, Ingratiational conformity, Internalization, Identification.
  6. The Presence of Others
    1. Key Topics: Group polarization, Social facilitation, Social inhibition, Social loafing, Groupthink, Deindividuation.
    2. Keywords: Group polarization, Social facilitation, Social inhibition, Social loafing, Groupthink, Deindividuation, Norm-based theories, Crowd behavior.
  7. Social Categorization
    1. Key Topics: Group formation, Intergroup conflict, Social identity, Social categorization, Terror management.
    2. Keywords: Realistic Group Conflict Theory, Robbers Cave Study, Minimal group paradigm, Social identity, Self-categorization, Social categorization, Terror management.
  8. Antisocial Behaviour
    1. Key Topics: Prejudice, Discrimination, Stereotyping, Aggression, Modern racism, Violence and media.
    2. Keywords: Prejudice, Discrimination, Ethnocentrism, Outgroup homogeneity, Stereotyping, Subtyping, Stereotype threat, Modern racism, Aggression, Catharsis.
  9. Prosocial Behaviour
    1. Key Topics: Bystander effect, Factors promoting prosocial behavior, Altruism, Moral emotions, Evolutionary roots of cooperation, Social dilemmas.
    2. Keywords: Bystander effect, Prosocial behavior, Altruism, Moral emotions, Cooperation, Reciprocity, Social dilemmas.
  10. The Bigger Picture
    1. Key Topics: Cultural specificity, Hofstede dimensions, Crisis in social psychology, Replicability, Ethical conduct.
    2. Keywords: Cultural specificity, Hofstede dimensions, Replicability, Ethical conduct, British Psychological Society Code of Ethics, Unethical conduct, Questionable research practices.
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Research Methods with Statistics (R & MatLab) 1, 2 & 3

  1. One-Way ANOVA
    1. Key Topics: Mathematical and statistical notation, Family wise error (FWE), One-way ANOVA, ANOVA assumptions.
    2. Keywords: ANOVA, FWE, Statistical notation, Assumptions, Data visualization.
  2. Post-Hoc and Planned Contrasts
    1. Key Topics: One-way ANOVA in R, A priori vs. post-hoc contrasts, Linear contrasts, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Data collection for behavioural studies.
    2. Keywords: Post-hoc contrasts, Planned contrasts, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Data collection, Behavioral study.
  3. Factorial ANOVA
    1. Key Topics: Factorial ANOVA, Interaction terms, Multiple one-way ANOVAs, Behavioral data analysis in R.
    2. Keywords: Factorial ANOVA, Interaction terms, Multiple ANOVAs, Behavioral data, R programming.
  4. Repeated-Measures, Mixed, and Bayesian ANOVA
    1. Key Topics: Repeated-Measures ANOVA, Mixed ANOVAs, Bayesian inference, Bayesian ANOVA.
    2. Keywords: Repeated-Measures ANOVA, Mixed ANOVA, Bayesian inference, NHST, Sphericity.
  5. Working with Data
    1. Key Topics: Regular expressions (regex), Data wrangling, Data preparation, Mathematical operations on matrices, Transposition and inversion, Identity matrix.
    2. Keywords: Regex, Data wrangling, Data preparation, Matrices, Linear algebra.
  6. Multiple Regression I: Introduction
    1. Key Topics: Regression and ANOVA, Simple linear regression, Dummy-variable encoding, Multiple regression with numerical and categorical variables.
    2. Keywords: Regression, ANOVA, Simple linear regression, Dummy variables, Multiple regression.
  7. Multiple Regression II: Measures of Model Fit
    1. Key Topics: Evaluating regression model fit, Bayesian multiple regression, Applications of matrix algebra.
    2. Keywords: Model fit, Bayesian regression, Matrix algebra, Model comparison.
  8. Linear Mixed Models I: Introduction
    1. Key Topics: Linear Mixed Models (LMM), Fixed vs. Random Effects, Random intercepts vs. slopes, LMM analysis in R.
    2. Keywords: Linear Mixed Models, Fixed effects, Random effects, Random intercepts, Random slopes, R programming.
  9. Linear Mixed Models II: Examples
    1. Key Topics: LMM in action and perception, LMM for large-scale collaborations, Analyzing brain data with LMM.
    2. Keywords: Linear Mixed Models, Brain data analysis, Large-scale collaborations, Country effects.
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Topics in the Interdisciplinary Study of Consciousness

  1. Neural Correlates of Consciousness
    1. Key Topics: Locating neural correlates, signal detection theory, Nagel’s Bat, Phenomenology, Higher Order Theory, Information Processing Theory, Scientific theories and experiments, Mechanisms of consciousness, Information processing.
    2. Keywords: Neural correlates, Consciousness, Information processing, Scientific theories, Experiments.
  2. Consciousness vs. Implicit or Non-conscious Processing
    1. Key Topics: Difference between consciousness and non-conscious processing, Experimental distinction.
    2. Keywords: Consciousness, Implicit processing, Non-conscious processing, Experimental methods.
  3. Consciousness and Human Action
    1. Key Topics: Role of consciousness in human action, Distinctive role of consciousness.
    2. Keywords: Consciousness, Human action, Decision-making, Behavior.
  4. Theoretical Assumptions about Consciousness
    1. Key Topics: Assumptions in consciousness research, Impact on scientific questions.
    2. Keywords: Theoretical assumptions, Consciousness research, Scientific methodology.
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Variability of Memory and Perception

  1. Can You Trust Your Memories?
    1. Key Topics: Episodic memory, Autobiographical memory, Memory inaccuracies, Reconstructive nature of memory, Neural systems of episodic memory, Theories of episodic system.
    2. Keywords: Episodic memory, Autobiographical memory, Memory assessment, Memory inaccuracies, Reconstructive memory, Neural systems, Memory theories.
  2. Can You Believe What You See?
    1. Key Topics: Visual illusions, Visual agnosia, Optic ataxia, Visual perception inaccuracies, Visual input progression, Modularity of vision, Attention and visual perception.
    2. Keywords: Visual illusions, Visual agnosia, Optic ataxia, Visual perception, Conscious perception, Visual processing, Attention.
  3. Does Emotion Distort Cognition?
    1. Key Topics: Emotion and cognitive functions, Emotional processing differences, Brain regions for emotional processing, Unconscious emotion processing, Attention and emotional processing.
    2. Keywords: Emotion, Cognitive functions, Emotional processing, Brain regions, Unconscious processing, Attention, Emotional impact.
  4. The Distorted Self
    1. Key Topics: Self-image and illusions, Self-related processing, Social biases, Emotion perception, Self-concept impact.
    2. Keywords: Self-image, Illusions, Self-related processing, Social biases, Emotion perception, Self-concept, Memory.
  5. The Distorted Social World
    1. Key Topics: Social perception and illusions, Variations in social perception, Specificity of social processing, Eye gaze impact, Social biases.
    2. Keywords: Social perception, Illusions, Social processing, Eye gaze, Social biases, Memory, Behavior.
  6. Functional Neurological Disorder
    1. Key Topics: Terminology of FND, Clinical features and comorbidities, Diagnostic tests/procedures, Explanatory models, Controversial issues.
    2. Keywords: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Clinical features, Comorbidities, Diagnostic tests, Psychodynamic models, Cognitive models, Neurobiological models, Integrative models.
  7. Distortions in Language
    1. Key Topics: Neural network for speech perception, Changes in network activation, Impact of prelingual deafness, Reading and letter position, Theories of developmental dyslexia.
    2. Keywords: Speech perception, Neural network, Prelingual deafness, Reading, Letter position, Developmental dyslexia.
  8. Distortions in Control
    1. Key Topics: Executive control functions, Brain regions for executive control, Individual differences, Neurological damage outcomes, Impact of development and aging.
    2. Keywords: Executive control, Brain regions, Individual differences, Neurological damage, Development, Aging, Cognitive functions.
  9. What Distorts Consciousness?
    1. Key Topics: Brain involvement in consciousness, Neurological conditions, Split-brain experiments, Implicit processing, Brain networks in consciousness.
    2. Keywords: Consciousness, Neurological conditions, Split-brain, Implicit processing, Implicit memories, Implicit perception, Brain networks.
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Applied Performance Psychology 

  1. Working with Performers
    1. Key Topics: Models of practice, Ethics, Philosophy, Intake process, Needs analysis, Case formulation.
    2. Keywords: Performance psychology, Practice models, Ethics, Philosophy, Intake process, Needs analysis, Case formulation.
  2. Enhancing Performance
    1. Key Topics: Support strategies, Psychological skills training, CBT interventions, REBT, ACT, Intervention efficacy.
    2. Keywords: Performance enhancement, Support strategies, Psychological skills, CBT, REBT, ACT, Intervention efficacy.
  3. Performance and Mental Health
    1. Key Topics: Mental health continuum, Stressors, Mental illnesses, Mental health literacy, Thriving, High-performance staff issues.
    2. Keywords: Mental health, Stressors, Mental illnesses, Mental health literacy, Thriving, Performance environments.
  4. Working with Special Populations
    1. Key Topics: Special populations, Discrimination, Athlete support, Paralympic classification.
    2. Keywords: Special populations, Discrimination, Athlete support, Paralympic classification.
  5. Psychology of Injury
    1. Key Topics: Pre-injury stressors, Injury response models, Injury-related growth, Multidisciplinary team.
    2. Keywords: Injury psychology, Pre-injury stressors, Injury response, Injury growth, Multidisciplinary team.
  6. Career Transitions
    1. Key Topics: Career transition reasons, Intra vs. inter career transitions, Athletic identity, Dual career demands, Mitigation strategies.
    2. Keywords: Career transitions, Athletic identity, Dual career, Mitigation strategies.
  7. Resilience, Grit, and Mental Toughness
    1. Key Topics: Grit, Mental toughness, Resilience, Predictive factors for success, Definitions and issues, Resilience fostering.
    2. Keywords: Resilience, Grit, Mental toughness, Predictive factors, Success, Definitions, Fostering resilience.
  8. Working with Coaches
    1. Key Topics: Motor learning approaches, Information processing, Ecological approaches, Constraints led approach, Technique change.
    2. Keywords: Coaching, Motor learning, Information processing, Ecological approaches, Constraints led approach, Technique change.
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Psychology and Development

Introduction to Sub-disciplines of Developmental Psychology
Key Topics: Sub-disciplines of developmental psychology, Scientific methods.
Keywords: Developmental psychology, Nature vs. nurture, Genetic explanations, Environmental explanations, Lifespan development.

Biology and Development
Key Topics: Biological underpinnings of development, Interaction of biology and behaviour.
Keywords: Genetic factors, Epigenetics, Hormonal influences, Brain development, Neuroplasticity.

Common Types of Psychopathology
Key Topics: Psychopathology in development, Specific disorders (e.g., autism, ADHD, conduct disorder).
Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Conduct disorder, Symptomatology, Diagnosis, Treatment.

Morality and Psychopathy
Key Topics: Development of moral reasoning, Psychopathic traits in development.
Keywords: Moral development, Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, Empathy, Antisocial behaviour, Psychopathy.

Gender Identity and Sexual Behaviours
Key Topics: Development of gender identity, Sexual behaviour and paraphilias.
Keywords: Gender roles, Gender identity, Sexual orientation, Paraphilias, Gender dysphoria.

Developmental Stages of Cognitive Abilities
Key Topics: Cognitive development stages, Language acquisition, Knowledge development.
Keywords: Piaget’s stages, Vygotsky’s theory, Language development, Cognitive milestones, Information processing.

Attachment and Emotion
Key Topics: Theories of attachment, Emotional development.
Keywords: Attachment theory, Bowlby, Ainsworth, Secure attachment, Insecure attachment, Emotional regulation.

Family and Community Influences
Key Topics: Impact of family and community on development, Social and environmental factors.
Keywords: Parenting styles, Family dynamics, Socioeconomic status, Peer influences, Community resources.

Psychology and the Individual

Personality
Key Topics: Definition of personality, Personality development, Predicting behavior from personality, Historical background of personality testing, Influential models of personality, Evaluation of personality models.
Keywords: Personality, Personality development, Behavior prediction, Personality testing, Personality models, Model evaluation.

Intelligence
Key Topics: Definition of intelligence, Intelligence testing, Predicting behavior and success from intelligence, Historical background of intelligence testing, Genetic basis of intelligence, Limitations of IQ.
Keywords: Intelligence, IQ, Intelligence testing, Behavior prediction, Genetic basis, Historical background.

Learning Theory and Behavioural Psychology
Key Topics: Learning theory, Behavioral psychology, Influence of life experiences, Historical background of behaviorism, Role in explaining individual differences.
Keywords: Learning theory, Behavioral psychology, Life experiences, Behaviorism, Individual differences.

Experiments in Differential Psychology
Key Topics: Experiment design, Experiment analysis, Testing theories on individual differences, Inferences about causal agency, Biases in inference processes.
Keywords: Experiment design, Experiment analysis, Differential psychology, Causal agency, Inference biases.

Genetic Basis of Personality and Intelligence
Key Topics: Genetic basis of personality, Approaches to determining genetic influences, Gene-environment interactions.
Keywords: Genetic basis, Personality, Intelligence, Gene-environment interaction.

Classical Conditioning
Key Topics: Key concepts of classical conditioning, Necessary factors for conditioning.
Keywords: Classical conditioning, Conditioning factors, Pavlovian conditioning.

Social Learning and Personality
Key Topics: Contribution of social learning to personality, Mechanisms of social learning.
Keywords: Social learning, Personality, Observational learning, Social influences.

Psychology and Society

The Self
Key Topics: Self-schemas, Self-concept, Possible selves, Self-awareness, Impression management.
Keywords: Self-schemas, Self-concept, Possible selves, Self-awareness, Impression management, Private self-awareness, Public self-awareness.

Errors and Biases
Key Topics: Attribution errors, Cultural influences, Bounded rationality, Confirmation bias, Anchoring, Framing, Better than average effect, Limitations of heuristics and biases.
Keywords: Fundamental attribution error, Actor-observer effect, Confirmation bias, Anchoring, Framing, Better than average effect, Bounded rationality.

Attitudes, Emotions, and Behaviour
Key Topics: Attitudes, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Intention-behaviour gap, Emotion theories, Empirical research on emotions.
Keywords: Attitude, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Intention-behaviour gap, Emotion, Moods, Empirical research.

Attitude Change and Persuasion
Key Topics: Cognitive dissonance, Fear appeals, Elaboration Likelihood Model, Persuasion techniques.
Keywords: Cognitive dissonance, Fear appeals, Elaboration Likelihood Model, Persuasion, Cognitive elaboration.

Social Influence
Key Topics: Conformity, Obedience, Minority influence, Types of conformity, Ethical issues in research.
Keywords: Conformity, Obedience, Minority influence, Public conformity, Private conformity, Compliance, Ingratiational conformity, Internalization, Identification.

The Presence of Others
Key Topics: Group polarization, Social facilitation, Social inhibition, Social loafing, Groupthink, Deindividuation.
Keywords: Group polarization, Social facilitation, Social inhibition, Social loafing, Groupthink, Deindividuation, Norm-based theories, Crowd behavior.

Social Categorization
Key Topics: Group formation, Intergroup conflict, Social identity, Social categorization, Terror management.
Keywords: Realistic Group Conflict Theory, Robbers Cave Study, Minimal group paradigm, Social identity, Self-categorization, Social categorization, Terror management.

Antisocial Behaviour
Key Topics: Prejudice, Discrimination, Stereotyping, Aggression, Modern racism, Violence and media.
Keywords: Prejudice, Discrimination, Ethnocentrism, Outgroup homogeneity, Stereotyping, Subtyping, Stereotype threat, Modern racism, Aggression, Catharsis.

Prosocial Behaviour
Key Topics: Bystander effect, Factors promoting prosocial behavior, Altruism, Moral emotions, Evolutionary roots of cooperation, Social dilemmas.
Keywords: Bystander effect, Prosocial behavior, Altruism, Moral emotions, Cooperation, Reciprocity, Social dilemmas.

The Bigger Picture
Key Topics: Cultural specificity, Hofstede dimensions, Crisis in social psychology, Replicability, Ethical conduct.
Keywords: Cultural specificity, Hofstede dimensions, Replicability, Ethical conduct, British Psychological Society Code of Ethics, Unethical conduct, Questionable research practices.

Decisions: Agency, Autonomy and Addiction

Traditional Folk-Psychological Notions and Decision-Making
Key Topics: Rationality, Free will, Volition, Agency, Capacity, Responsibility, Quality of choices, Psychological theories of decision-making, Laboratory study of volition and agency.
Keywords: Rationality, Free will, Volition, Agency, Capacity, Responsibility, Substantive criteria, Adaptive criteria, Normative criteria, Normative decision-making, Descriptive decision-making, Prescriptive decision-making, Mental chronometry, Libet’s method, Intentional binding.

Preference Measurement and Decision Processes
Key Topics: Preference measurement, Decision tasks, Choice attributes, Decision processes, Decision phenomena, Principles of rational decision-making, Influence of preferences, Risky choice, Explanations for decisions and changes in preference.
Keywords: Preference measurement, Choice evaluation, Matching, Valuation, Willingness-to-pay, Willingness-to-accept, Uncertainty, Risky choice, Decision tasks, Default option, Decoy effect, Minimum selling price, Cues, Dimensions, Utility, Algorithms, Heuristics, Trade-offs, Cue-weighting, Preference construction, Revealed preference, Risk preference, Preference reversal, Consistency, Coherence, Bias, Reference dependence, Framing effects, Transitivity, Dominance, Expected utility maximization, Loss-gain framing, Mental accounting, Context effects, Task demands, Prospect theory, Cue effects, Algorithmic effects, Research study evaluation, Real-world applications.

Addiction and Substance Use
Key Topics: Diagnosis of addiction, Theories of addiction, Prevalence of drug use, Causes of addiction, Harms of drug use, Treatments for addiction, Specific substances (nicotine, cannabis, opiates).
Keywords: Addiction, Substance use disorders, DSM-5, ICD-10, Drug use prevalence, Alcohol addiction, Choice-based theories, Genetic factors, Environmental factors, Heritability, Disease theories, Nicotine, Cannabis, Opiates, Psychopharmacology, Diagnostic criteria, Mortality, Treatment strategies, Harm reduction, Pharmacotherapy, Psychological therapies, Drug policies.

Gambling
Key Topics: Prevalence of gambling, Normative theories of choice, Gambling disorder, Problem gambling, Psychological approaches to gambling.
Keywords: Gambling behaviour, Recreational gambling, Problem gambling, Reinforcement, Arousal, Reward processing, Perception, Judgement, Structural characteristics of gambling, Near-miss frequency, Losses-disguised-as-wins, Disordered gambling, Social risk factors, Misperception of chance, Personal luck, Gambler’s fallacy, Loss-chasing, Neurobiological accounts, Public policy, Gambling regulation.

Research Methods 1, 2 and 3 (including R & Matlab for t.tests, ANOVAs and Regressions)

One-Way ANOVA
Key Topics: Mathematical and statistical notation, Family wise error (FWE), One-way ANOVA, ANOVA assumptions.
Keywords: ANOVA, FWE, Statistical notation, Assumptions, Data visualization.

Post-Hoc and Planned Contrasts
Key Topics: One-way ANOVA in R, A priori vs. post-hoc contrasts, Linear contrasts, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Data collection for behavioural studies.
Keywords: Post-hoc contrasts, Planned contrasts, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Data collection, Behavioral study.

Factorial ANOVA
Key Topics: Factorial ANOVA, Interaction terms, Multiple one-way ANOVAs, Behavioral data analysis in R.
Keywords: Factorial ANOVA, Interaction terms, Multiple ANOVAs, Behavioral data, R programming.

Repeated-Measures, Mixed, and Bayesian ANOVA
Key Topics: Repeated-Measures ANOVA, Mixed ANOVAs, Bayesian inference, Bayesian ANOVA.
Keywords: Repeated-Measures ANOVA, Mixed ANOVA, Bayesian inference, NHST, Sphericity.

Working with Data
Key Topics: Regular expressions (regex), Data wrangling, Data preparation, Mathematical operations on matrices, Transposition and inversion, Identity matrix.
Keywords: Regex, Data wrangling, Data preparation, Matrices, Linear algebra.

Multiple Regression I: Introduction
Key Topics: Regression and ANOVA, Simple linear regression, Dummy-variable encoding, Multiple regression with numerical and categorical variables.
Keywords: Regression, ANOVA, Simple linear regression, Dummy variables, Multiple regression.

Multiple Regression II: Measures of Model Fit
Key Topics: Evaluating regression model fit, Bayesian multiple regression, Applications of matrix algebra.
Keywords: Model fit, Bayesian regression, Matrix algebra, Model comparison.

Linear Mixed Models I: Introduction
Key Topics: Linear Mixed Models (LMM), Fixed vs. Random Effects, Random intercepts vs. slopes, LMM analysis in R.
Keywords: Linear Mixed Models, Fixed effects, Random effects, Random intercepts, Random slopes, R programming.

Linear Mixed Models II: Examples
Key Topics: LMM in action and perception, LMM for large-scale collaborations, Analyzing brain data with LMM.
Keywords: Linear Mixed Models, Brain data analysis, Large-scale collaborations, Country effects.

Vision and Cognition

Modularity
Key Topics: History of modularity vs. equipotentiality, Cognitive modules, Criteria for defining modules, Evidence against modular organization.
Keywords: Modularity, Equipotentiality, Cognitive modules, Module criteria, Neural systems, Brain function.

Networks
Key Topics: Communication between modules, Binding problem, Mapping brain networks.
Keywords: Brain networks, Communication, Binding problem, Neural connections, Network mapping.

Information Encoding
Key Topics: Neuroeconomics, Perceptual decision-making, Social neuroscience, Neuroeducation.
Keywords: Neuroeconomics, Perceptual decision-making, Social neuroscience, Neuroeducation, Cognitive function, Information encoding.

Memory and Perception

Can You Trust Your Memories?
Key Topics: Episodic memory, Autobiographical memory, Memory inaccuracies, Reconstructive nature of memory, Neural systems of episodic memory, Theories of episodic system.
Keywords: Episodic memory, Autobiographical memory, Memory assessment, Memory inaccuracies, Reconstructive memory, Neural systems, Memory theories.

Can You Believe What You See?
Key Topics: Visual illusions, Visual agnosia, Optic ataxia, Visual perception inaccuracies, Visual input progression, Modularity of vision, Attention and visual perception.
Keywords: Visual illusions, Visual agnosia, Optic ataxia, Visual perception, Conscious perception, Visual processing, Attention.

Does Emotion Distort Cognition?
Key Topics: Emotion and cognitive functions, Emotional processing differences, Brain regions for emotional processing, Unconscious emotion processing, Attention and emotional processing.
Keywords: Emotion, Cognitive functions, Emotional processing, Brain regions, Unconscious processing, Attention, Emotional impact.

The Distorted Self
Key Topics: Self-image and illusions, Self-related processing, Social biases, Emotion perception, Self-concept impact.
Keywords: Self-image, Illusions, Self-related processing, Social biases, Emotion perception, Self-concept, Memory.

The Distorted Social World
Key Topics: Social perception and illusions, Variations in social perception, Specificity of social processing, Eye gaze impact, Social biases.
Keywords: Social perception, Illusions, Social processing, Eye gaze, Social biases, Memory, Behavior.

Functional Neurological Disorder
Key Topics: Terminology of FND, Clinical features and comorbidities, Diagnostic tests/procedures, Explanatory models, Controversial issues.
Keywords: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Clinical features, Comorbidities, Diagnostic tests, Psychodynamic models, Cognitive models, Neurobiological models, Integrative models.

Distortions in Language
Key Topics: Neural network for speech perception, Changes in network activation, Impact of prelingual deafness, Reading and letter position, Theories of developmental dyslexia.
Keywords: Speech perception, Neural network, Prelingual deafness, Reading, Letter position, Developmental dyslexia.

Distortions in Control
Key Topics: Executive control functions, Brain regions for executive control, Individual differences, Neurological damage outcomes, Impact of development and aging.
Keywords: Executive control, Brain regions, Individual differences, Neurological damage, Development, Aging, Cognitive functions.

What Distorts Consciousness?
Key Topics: Brain involvement in consciousness, Neurological conditions, Split-brain experiments, Implicit processing, Brain networks in consciousness.
Keywords: Consciousness, Neurological conditions, Split-brain, Implicit processing, Implicit memories, Implicit perception, Brain networks.

Psychology and Development

Introduction to Sub-disciplines of Developmental Psychology
Key Topics: Sub-disciplines of developmental psychology, Scientific methods.
Keywords: Developmental psychology, Nature vs. nurture, Genetic explanations, Environmental explanations, Lifespan development.

Biology and Development
Key Topics: Biological underpinnings of development, Interaction of biology and behavior.
Keywords: Genetic factors, Epigenetics, Hormonal influences, Brain development,

Neuroplasticity.
Common Types of Psychopathology
Key Topics: Psychopathology in development, Specific disorders (e.g., autism, ADHD, conduct disorder).
Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Conduct disorder, Symptomatology, Diagnosis, Treatment.

Morality and Psychopathy
Key Topics: Development of moral reasoning, Psychopathic traits in development.
Keywords: Moral development, Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, Empathy, Antisocial behavior, Psychopathy.

Gender Identity and Sexual Behaviors
Key Topics: Development of gender identity, Sexual behavior and paraphilias.
Keywords: Gender roles, Gender identity, Sexual orientation, Paraphilias, Gender dysphoria.

Developmental Stages of Cognitive Abilities
Key Topics: Cognitive development stages, Language acquisition, Knowledge development.
Keywords: Piaget’s stages, Vygotsky’s theory, Language development, Cognitive milestones, Information processing.

Attachment and Emotion
Key Topics: Theories of attachment, Emotional development.
Keywords: Attachment theory, Bowlby, Ainsworth, Secure attachment, Insecure attachment, Emotional regulation.

Family and Community Influences
Key Topics: Impact of family and community on development, Social and environmental factors.
Keywords: Parenting styles, Family dynamics, Socioeconomic status, Peer influences, Community resources.

Psychology and The Brain

The Nervous System
Key Topics: Structural divisions, Functions of nervous system parts, Central nervous system features, Comparative design across species, Development of the nervous system, Relationship between psychology and neuroscience.
Keywords: Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous system, Neural tube, Differentiation, Brain anatomy, Neuron, Glial cells, Synapse.

Cells and Signaling
Key Topics: Structure and function of nervous system cells, Electrical and chemical signaling, Neurotransmitter synthesis and breakdown.
Keywords: Neurons, Glial cells, Action potential, Synapse, Neurotransmitters, Receptors, Signal transduction, Synaptic vesicles.

Signals and Perception
Key Topics: Sensation vs. perception, Auditory and visual transduction, Sensory encoding, Sensory deficits.
Keywords: Sensory organs, Visual system, Auditory system, Transduction, Sensory receptors, Pulfrich Pendulum Phenomenon, Visual impairment, Sensory processing.

Investigating the Brain
Key Topics: Historical brain investigation methods, Brain structure measurement, Direct and indirect brain activity measurement, Behavioral approaches.
Keywords: CT, MRI, DTI, EEG, MEG, fMRI, PET, Lesion studies, Electrophysiology, Post-mortem analysis.

Attention
Key Topics: Definitions of attention, Selective and sustained attention, Brain regions for attention, Attention measurement.
Keywords: Cognitive psychology, Neuroscience, Selective attention, Sustained attention, Conscious awareness, Prefrontal cortex, Parietal lobe, Rodent models.

Memory
Key Topics: Memory fractionation, Long-term memory types, Cognitive theories, Brain regions for memory.
Keywords: Short-term memory, Working memory, Episodic memory, Semantic memory, Procedural memory, Priming, Hippocampus, Amygdala.

Language
Key Topics: Discrete language processes, Grammatical structure, Neural language structures, Language disorders, Bilingualism.
Keywords: Syntax, Phonology, Broca’s area, Wernicke’s area, Aphasia, Bilingual language processing, Cognitive functioning.

Neurodegeneration
Key Topics: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Pathology and symptoms, Biological treatments.
Keywords: Neurodegenerative diseases, Beta-amyloid, Tau protein, Lewy bodies, Dopamine, Cholinesterase inhibitors, Disease prevalence.

Psychiatric Conditions
Key Topics: Schizophrenia, Major affective disorders, Biological basis, Current treatments, Mood and stress measurement.
Keywords: Psychotic disorders, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Antipsychotics, Mood stabilizers, Neuroimaging, Biomarkers.

Applied Performance Psychology

Working with Performers
Key Topics: Models of practice, Ethics, Philosophy, Intake process, Needs analysis, Case formulation.
Keywords: Performance psychology, Practice models, Ethics, Philosophy, Intake process, Needs analysis, Case formulation.

Enhancing Performance
Key Topics: Support strategies, Psychological skills training, CBT interventions, REBT, ACT, Intervention efficacy.
Keywords: Performance enhancement, Support strategies, Psychological skills, CBT, REBT, ACT, Intervention efficacy.

Performance and Mental Health
Key Topics: Mental health continuum, Stressors, Mental illnesses, Mental health literacy, Thriving, High-performance staff issues.
Keywords: Mental health, Stressors, Mental illnesses, Mental health literacy, Thriving, Performance environments.

Working with Special Populations
Key Topics: Special populations, Discrimination, Athlete support, Paralympic classification.
Keywords: Special populations, Discrimination, Athlete support, Paralympic classification.

Psychology of Injury
Key Topics: Pre-injury stressors, Injury response models, Injury-related growth, Multidisciplinary team.
Keywords: Injury psychology, Pre-injury stressors, Injury response, Injury growth, Multidisciplinary team.

Career Transitions
Key Topics: Career transition reasons, Intra vs. inter career transitions, Athletic identity, Dual career demands, Mitigation strategies.
Keywords: Career transitions, Athletic identity, Dual career, Mitigation strategies.

Resilience, Grit, and Mental Toughness
Key Topics: Grit, Mental toughness, Resilience, Predictive factors for success, Definitions and issues, Resilience fostering.
Keywords: Resilience, Grit, Mental toughness, Predictive factors, Success, Definitions, Fostering resilience.

Working with Coaches
Key Topics: Motor learning approaches, Information processing, Ecological approaches, Constraints led approach, Technique change.
Keywords: Coaching, Motor learning, Information processing, Ecological approaches, Constraints led approach, Technique change.

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Electrophysiology (EEG)

The Electrophysiological Brain
Key Topics: Electrical signals in the brain, Electrophysiological methods, Brain function, Cognitive and behavioural links, Recording techniques, Brain oscillations, Cognitive neuroscience applications.
Keywords: Electrophysiology, Brain signals, Synaptic events, Single neurons, Optogenetics, EEG, ERPs, Brain oscillations, Cognitive neuroscience.

Introduction to electrophysiology and the brain’s electrical signals
Keywords: Electrophysiology, Brain signals.
Synaptic events and action potentials
Keywords: Synaptic events, Action potentials.

Intracellular and extracellular recording techniques
Keywords: Intracellular recording, Extracellular recording.

Optogenetics and its applications
Keywords: Optogenetics, Neural modulation.

EEG and event-related potentials (ERPs)
Keywords: EEG, ERPs.

Brain oscillations and brain states
Keywords: Brain oscillations, Brain states.

Applications of electrophysiology in cognitive neuroscience
Keywords: Cognitive neuroscience, Electrophysiology applications.

Advanced data analysis techniques
Keywords: Data analysis, Electrophysiological data.

Formulating research questions and designing experiments
Keywords: Research questions, Experimental design.

Computational Neuroscience

Introduction to Modeling & Brain Connectivity
Key Topics: Network science, Brain connectivity, Adjacency matrix, Graph-theoretical measures.
Keywords: Network science, Brain connectivity, Adjacency matrix, Graph theory, Network organisation.

Graph Theory
Key Topics: Graph theory principles, Application to brain networks, Connectivity analysis.
Keywords: Graph theory, Brain networks, Connectivity, Network analysis, Node, Edge.

Generative Models of Connection Probability
Key Topics: Generative models, Connection probability, Network modeling.
Keywords: Generative models, Connection probability, Network modeling, Probabilistic models.

The Kuramoto Model of Whole-Brain Dynamics
Key Topics: Kuramoto model, Synchronization, Neural dynamics.
Keywords: Kuramoto model, Synchronization, Neural dynamics, Oscillators, Phase coupling.

The Wilson-Cowan Model of Whole-Brain Dynamics
Key Topics: Wilson-Cowan model, Excitatory and inhibitory dynamics, Neural oscillations.
Keywords: Wilson-Cowan model, Excitatory dynamics, Inhibitory dynamics, Neural oscillations.

Modeling Neural Dynamics with Neurolib
Key Topics: Neurolib, Neural dynamics, Computational tools.
Keywords: Neurolib, Neural dynamics, Computational modeling, Simulation, Python.

Reservoir Computing
Key Topics: Reservoir computing, Recurrent neural networks, Temporal processing.
Keywords: Reservoir computing, Recurrent neural networks, Temporal processing, Echo state networks.

Models of Neuronal Dynamics
Key Topics: Neuronal dynamics, Spiking neuron models, Computational neuroscience.
Keywords: Neuronal dynamics, Spiking neurons, Computational models, Synaptic plasticity.

The Hodgkin-Huxley Model
Key Topics: Hodgkin-Huxley model, Action potentials, Ion channel dynamics.
Keywords: Hodgkin-Huxley model, Action potentials, activation function.

Machine Learning in Neuroscience (Python)

Introduction to Machine Learning & Supervised Learning
Key Topics: Overview of machine learning, Supervised learning introduction.
Keywords: Machine learning, Supervised learning, Predictive modeling, Algorithm training.

Supervised Learning: Regression
Key Topics: Regression techniques, Inferential statistics, Prediction of continuous outcomes.
Keywords: Regression, Inferential statistics, Prediction, Continuous outcomes, Linear regression, Polynomial regression.

Supervised Learning: Classification
Key Topics: Classification techniques, Categorical prediction, Disease status prediction.
Keywords: Classification, Categorical prediction, Disease prediction, Logistic regression, Support vector machines (SVM), Decision trees.

Unsupervised Learning for Dimensionality Reduction
Key Topics: Unsupervised learning, Data decomposition, Dimensionality reduction.
Keywords: Unsupervised learning, Dimensionality reduction, PCA, ICA, Clustering.

Model Evaluation and Quality Control
Key Topics: Model evaluation techniques, Quality control, Model robustness.
Keywords: Model evaluation, Quality control, Cross-validation, Overfitting, Underfitting, ROC curves, Precision, Recall.

Introduction to Deep Learning
Key Topics: Basics of deep learning, Neural networks, Introduction to advanced models.
Keywords: Deep learning, Neural networks, Multi-layer perceptrons, Activation functions, Backpropagation.

Deep Learning
Key Topics: Advanced deep learning techniques, Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), Recurrent neural networks (RNNs).
Keywords: Deep learning, CNNs, RNNs, Deep neural networks, Image processing, Sequential data.

Reinforcement Learning
Key Topics: Basics of reinforcement learning, Reward-based learning, Exploration and exploitation.
Keywords: Reinforcement learning, Reward-based learning, Q-learning, Policy gradients, Markov decision processes (MDPs).

Ensembles and Auto-ML
Key Topics: Ensemble methods, Automated machine learning (Auto-ML), Model combination.
Keywords: Ensemble methods, Auto-ML, Bagging, Boosting, Stacking, Automated model selection.

Neuroscience of Vision

Modularity
-Key Topics: History of modularity vs. equipotentiality, Cognitive modules, Criteria for defining modules, Evidence against modular organization.
-Keywords: Modularity, Equipotentiality, Cognitive modules, Module criteria, Neural systems, Brain function.

Networks
-Key Topics: Communication between modules, Binding problem, Mapping brain networks.
-Keywords: Brain networks, Communication, Binding problem, Neural connections, Network mapping.

Information Encoding
-Key Topics: Neuroeconomics, Perceptual decision-making, Social neuroscience, Neuroeducation.
-Keywords: Neuroeconomics, Perceptual decision-making, Social neuroscience, Neuroeducation, Cognitive function, Information encoding.

Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

Basic Cellular Structure and Function
Key Topics: Organelles and their functions, Cellular structures.
Keywords: Nucleus, Nucleolus, Mitochondria, Rough ER, Smooth ER, Ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, Membranes, Vesicles, Lysosomes, Cytoskeleton, Cytoplasm.

Gene Transcription (Nucleus)
Key Topics: Promoters, Expression regulation, Autoregulation, Feedback, Epigenetic modifications, Splicing, RNA shipment.
Keywords: Gene transcription, Promoters, Expression regulation, Epigenetics, Splicing, RNA shipment.

Protein Translation (Ribosomes, ER, Golgi)
Key Topics: Genetic code, Post-translational modifications (PTMs), Vesicular packaging.
Keywords: Protein translation, Genetic code, PTMs, Vesicular packaging.

Axonal Transport (Cytoskeleton)
Key Topics: Protein/vesicle/mitochondrial trafficking, Kinesin, Dynein, Microtubules, Local translation.Keywords: Axonal transport, Kinesin, Dynein, Microtubules, Local translation, Synaptic translation.

Protein Management/Degradation (Lysosomes)
Key Topics: Ubiquitin-proteasome system, Autophagy, Unfolded protein response.
Keywords: Protein degradation, Ubiquitin-proteasome system, Autophagy, Unfolded protein response.

Energy Homeostasis and Neurological Function (Mitochondria)
Key Topics: ER-mitochondrial signaling, Mitochondrial function, Synaptic function.
Keywords: Energy homeostasis, Mitochondrial function, Synaptic function, ER-mitochondrial signaling.

Intracellular Signaling and Functional Regulation
Key Topics: Cell membrane, Second messenger systems, Signal cascades, Calcium, Phosphorylation, Kinases.
Keywords: Intracellular signaling, Cell membrane, Second messengers, Signal cascades, Calcium, Phosphorylation, Kinases.

Environmental Interactions
Key Topics: Cellular stress response, Epigenetics.
Keywords: Cellular stress, Epigenetics, Stress response.

Origins of Individual Differences

Basic Concepts in Human Genetics
Key Topics: Structure of the human genome, Structure of DNA, DNA replication, Transcription, Translation, Genetic variance, Genetic transmission, Genetic influence on phenotypes.
Keywords: Human genome, DNA structure, DNA replication, Transcription, Translation, Gene mutations, Triplet repeats, SNPs, CNVs, Chromosomal changes, Genetic transmission, Phenotypes.

Quantitative Genetics
Key Topics: Inherited DNA differences, Heritability, Developmental and gene-environment issues, Cognitive abilities assessment, Twin design, Gene-environment correlation and interaction.
Keywords: DNA differences, Heritability, Gene-environment interaction, Cognitive abilities, Twin studies, Genetic influence.

Molecular Genetics
Key Topics: Quantitative and molecular genetics in complex traits, Genome-wide association studies, Polygenic scores.
Keywords: Quantitative genetics, Molecular genetics, Genome-wide association studies, Polygenic scores, Complex traits.

Social and Genetic Factors on Depression
Key Topics: Depression as a psychiatric disorder, Social risk factors, Genetic factors, Models of depression, Health inequalities, Financial burden, Social gradient, Neighbourhood risk.
Keywords: Depression, Psychiatric disorder, Social risk factors, Genetic factors, Health inequalities, Social gradient, Financial burden.

Influence of Gender/Sex
Key Topics: Research designs on prenatal and postnatal hormones, Sociocultural factors, Biological and social factors on sex differences, Brain structure and functioning differences.
Keywords: Gender, Sex differences, Prenatal hormones, Postnatal hormones, Sociocultural factors, Brain structure, Brain functioning.

Childhood Trauma
Key Topics: Types of trauma, Statistics of exposure, Developmental stages, Adjustment problems, Moderators/mediators of trauma, Trauma and adjustment models, Gang violence and PTSD.
Keywords: Childhood trauma, Family trauma, Community trauma, Developmental stages, Adjustment problems, PTSD, Gang violence.

Global Mental Health
Key Topics: Burden of mental illness, Mental health policy, Sustainable Development Goals, Mental health integration in health services, Mental ill health and poverty.
Keywords: Global mental health, Mental illness burden, Mental health policy, Sustainable Development Goals, Poverty, Social causation, Social drift.

Influence of Culture
Key Topics: Cultural perspectives on intelligence, Measurement of intelligence across cultures, Cultural impact on disease and illness perceptions, Detection and treatment of mental illness.
Keywords: Culture, Intelligence, Measurement equivalence, Disease perception, Illness perception, Mental illness detection, Treatment.

Origins of Schizophrenia
Key Topics: Symptoms and course of schizophrenia, Theories of schizophrenia aetiology, Genetic and environmental factors.
Keywords: Schizophrenia, Psychotic disorders, Aetiology, Genetic factors, Environmental factors.

Origins of Autism
Key Topics: Characteristics and diagnosis of autism, Prevalence estimates, Genetic factors, Co-occurrence of disorders, Environmental risk and protective factors, Sex/gender differences in autism.
Keywords: Autism, Diagnosis, Prevalence, Genetic factors, Co-occurrence, Environmental factors, Sex/gender differences.

Computing for Brain and Cognitive Scientists (MatLab)

Mathematical Skills for Computational Models
Key Topics: Overview of mathematical skills, Introductory calculus, Linear algebra, Understanding computational models.
Keywords: Mathematical skills, Calculus, Linear algebra, Computational models, Data analysis.

Analysis of 1-Dimensional Time Series Data
Key Topics: Processing and analyzing 1-D time series data, Techniques in psychology and neuroscience, FMRI, EEG, Electrophysiological data analysis.
Keywords: 1-D time series, Data processing, Data analysis, FMRI, EEG, Electrophysiology.

Analysis of 2-Dimensional Datasets
Key Topics: Extending analysis to 2-D datasets, Multivariate analysis approaches.
Keywords: 2-D datasets, Multivariate analysis, Data analysis, Computational models.

Computational Models in Psychology and Neuroscience
Key Topics: Current models in psychology and neuroscience, Computational principles, Model optimization, Examples of computational models.
Keywords: Computational models, Psychology, Neuroscience, Model optimization, Data analysis.

Neuroanatomy – The Making of a Brain

The Human Brain
Key Topics: CNS axes, Anatomical terminology, Brain regions, Functional organisation of the cortex, Motor and sensory maps, Blood supply and brain function.
Keywords: CNS axes, Anatomical terminology, Brain regions, Cortex organisation, Motor maps, Sensory maps, Blood supply.

From Neurons to Behaviour
Key Topics: Brain cell architecture, Neuronal polarity, Action potentials, Chemical synapses, Excitatory and inhibitory neurons, Simple artificial networks, Structure of a research paper, Journal metrics.
Keywords: Brain cells, Neuronal polarity, Action potentials, Synapses, Excitatory neurons, Inhibitory neurons, Research paper structure, Journal metrics.

From Grey Matter to White Matter: How Brain Circuits are Organised
Key Topics: CNS cell presentation challenges, Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, Meninges composition, Grey and white matter organisation, Spinal cord neurons and glia, Spinal nerves pathways.
Keywords: CNS cells, Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, Meninges, Grey matter, White matter, Spinal cord, Spinal nerves.

Principles of Tract-Tracing: Anterograde and Retrograde Tracing in the Human Spinal Cord
Key Topics: Tracing patterns, Neural pathways, Axon tracts, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Tracing directions.
Keywords: Tract-tracing, Anterograde tracing, Retrograde tracing, Neural pathways, Axon tracts, Diffusion Tensor Imaging.

Open Data-Sharing Platforms: Introduction to the Allen Institute and Mouse Connectivity Atlases
Key Topics: Sub-cortical structures, Cortex and sub-cortical interactions, Allen Mouse Connectivity Atlas, Anatomical landmarks, E-portfolio construction.
Keywords: Sub-cortical structures, Cortex interactions, Allen Institute, Mouse Connectivity Atlas, Anatomical landmarks, E-portfolio.

Central Pathways: Cortex, Basal Ganglia, Cerebellum, and Thalamus
Key Topics: Spatial relationships, Subcortical pathways, Cortical activity modulation, 3D brain models, Digital sectional views.
Keywords: Cortex, Basal ganglia, Cerebellum, Thalamus, Subcortical pathways, 3D brain models, Brain anatomy.

The Neural Tube
Key Topics: Neural tube patterning, Neurulation, Brain development steps, Signalling gradients, Neural tube to adult CNS structures.
Keywords: Neural tube, Patterning, Neurulation, Brain development, Signalling gradients, CNS structures.

Principles of Axon Guidance and Navigation
Key Topics: Axon guidance, Growth cone properties, Axon guidance receptors, Signalling molecules, Topographic mapping, Chemoattraction, Chemorepulsion.
Keywords: Axon guidance, Growth cone, Guidance receptors, Signalling molecules, Topographic mapping, Chemoattraction, Chemorepulsion.

Comparative Neuroanatomy
Key Topics: Brain region comparison, Evolutionary homology, Neuroevolution theories, Primate brain evolution, Presentation structure.
Keywords: Comparative neuroanatomy, Brain region comparison, Evolutionary homology, Neuroevolution, Primate brain evolution, Presentation structure.

Project Development
Key Topics: Pathway anatomy, Vertebrate pathway conservation, Developmental template mapping, Allen Institute navigation, E-portfolio building.
Keywords: Pathway anatomy, Vertebrate conservation, Developmental template, Allen Institute, E-portfolio.

Research Methods 1, 2 and 3 (including R & Matlab for t.tests, ANOVAs and Regressions)

One-Way ANOVA
Key Topics: Mathematical and statistical notation, Family wise error (FWE), One-way ANOVA, ANOVA assumptions.
Keywords: ANOVA, FWE, Statistical notation, Assumptions, Data visualization.

Post-Hoc and Planned Contrasts
Key Topics: One-way ANOVA in R, A priori vs. post-hoc contrasts, Linear contrasts, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Data collection for behavioural studies.
Keywords: Post-hoc contrasts, Planned contrasts, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Data collection, Behavioral study.

Factorial ANOVA
Key Topics: Factorial ANOVA, Interaction terms, Multiple one-way ANOVAs, Behavioral data analysis in R.
Keywords: Factorial ANOVA, Interaction terms, Multiple ANOVAs, Behavioral data, R programming.

Repeated-Measures, Mixed, and Bayesian ANOVA
Key Topics: Repeated-Measures ANOVA, Mixed ANOVAs, Bayesian inference, Bayesian ANOVA.
Keywords: Repeated-Measures ANOVA, Mixed ANOVA, Bayesian inference, NHST, Sphericity.

Working with Data
Key Topics: Regular expressions (regex), Data wrangling, Data preparation, Mathematical operations on matrices, Transposition and inversion, Identity matrix.
Keywords: Regex, Data wrangling, Data preparation, Matrices, Linear algebra.

Multiple Regression I: Introduction
Key Topics: Regression and ANOVA, Simple linear regression, Dummy-variable encoding, Multiple regression with numerical and categorical variables.
Keywords: Regression, ANOVA, Simple linear regression, Dummy variables, Multiple regression.

Multiple Regression II: Measures of Model Fit
Key Topics: Evaluating regression model fit, Bayesian multiple regression, Applications of matrix algebra.
Keywords: Model fit, Bayesian regression, Matrix algebra, Model comparison.

Linear Mixed Models I: Introduction
Key Topics: Linear Mixed Models (LMM), Fixed vs. Random Effects, Random intercepts vs. slopes, LMM analysis in R.
Keywords: Linear Mixed Models, Fixed effects, Random effects, Random intercepts, Random slopes, R programming.

Linear Mixed Models II: Examples
Key Topics: LMM in action and perception, LMM for large-scale collaborations, Analyzing brain data with LMM.
Keywords: Linear Mixed Models, Brain data analysis, Large-scale collaborations, Country effects.

Brain Form and Function

Nervous System – Cells and Their Function
Key Topics: Features of brain cells, Different cell types, Neuron structure and function, Neuron organization, Neuron survival.
Keywords: Brain cells, Neurons, Glial cells, Cell function, Cellular organization, Synapses.

Neural Communication I – Electrical Signals
Key Topics: Types of ions, Electrical signal propagation, Impact of myelin, Sequence of cell stimulation, Signal integration, Behavior shaping.
Keywords: Ions, Electrical gradients, Myelin, Action potential, Cell membrane, Neural circuits.

Neural Communication II – Chemical Synapses
Key Topics: Synapse structure and function, Neurotransmitter lifecycle, Excitatory and inhibitory synapses, Nervous system communication.
Keywords: Synapse, Neurotransmitters, Synaptic vesicles, Receptors, Excitatory synapses, Inhibitory synapses.

Neural Communication III – Neurotransmitters and Their Receptors
Key Topics: Types of neurotransmitters, Neurotransmitter receptors, Selectivity and function.
Keywords: Neurotransmitters, Receptors, Ligand-gated ion channels, G-protein-coupled receptors, Chemical properties, Neurotransmitter function.

Major Neurotransmitter Activation Systems in Health and Disease
Key Topics: Neurotransmitter pathways, Health and disease impact.
Keywords: Dopaminergic system, Noradrenergic system, Cholinergic system, Serotonergic system, Neurotransmitter pathways, Neurological disorders.

Neuroactive Drugs I – How Drugs Act and Measurement in Pharmacology
Key Topics: Drug action principles, Drug delivery, Drug clearance, Pharmacological assessment, Drug specificity, Blood-brain barrier.
Keywords: Drug binding, Agonism, Antagonism, Partial agonism, Blood-brain barrier, Drug elimination, Tolerance.

Neuroactive Drugs II – Chemical Transmission and Psychotropic Drug Action in the CNS
Key Topics: Classification of psychotropic drugs, Mechanisms of action, Pharmacological effects, Drug dependence and abuse.
Keywords: Neuroleptics, Antidepressants, Mood stabilizers, Stimulants, Psychotomimetic drugs, Psychedelic drugs, Drug dependence, Drug abuse.

Neuroplasticity I – Behaviour = Genes x Environment
Key Topics: Plasticity, Gene-environment interactions, Epigenetic modifications, Neural basis of habituation and sensitization, Compensation mechanisms.
Keywords: Neuroplasticity, Epigenetics, Gene-environment interaction, Habituation, Sensitization, Neural compensation.

Neuroplasticity II – Learning and Memory
Key Topics: Types of memory, Memory acquisition and consolidation, Cognitive training, Cognitive reserve.
Keywords: Short-term memory, Long-term memory, Memory consolidation, Cognitive training, Cognitive reserve.

Immunity and the Brain in Health and Disease
Key Topics: Innate and adaptive immunity, Immune cells in brain development, Chronic immune activation, Interaction of central and peripheral immunity.
Keywords: Innate immunity, Adaptive immunity, Microglia, Neuroinflammation, Brain disorders, Immune response, Stress exposure.

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Introduction to Machine Learning & Supervised Learning
Key Topics: Overview of machine learning, Supervised learning introduction.
Keywords: Machine learning, Supervised learning, Predictive modeling, Algorithm training.

Supervised Learning: Regression
Key Topics: Regression techniques, Inferential statistics, Prediction of continuous outcomes.
Keywords: Regression, Inferential statistics, Prediction, Continuous outcomes, Linear regression, Polynomial regression.

Supervised Learning: Classification
Key Topics: Classification techniques, Categorical prediction, Disease status prediction.
Keywords: Classification, Categorical prediction, Disease prediction, Logistic regression, Support vector machines (SVM), Decision trees.

Unsupervised Learning for Dimensionality Reduction
Key Topics: Unsupervised learning, Data decomposition, Dimensionality reduction.
Keywords: Unsupervised learning, Dimensionality reduction, PCA, ICA, Clustering.

Model Evaluation and Quality Control
Key Topics: Model evaluation techniques, Quality control, Model robustness.
Keywords: Model evaluation, Quality control, Cross-validation, Overfitting, Underfitting, ROC curves, Precision, Recall.

Introduction to Deep Learning
Key Topics: Basics of deep learning, Neural networks, Introduction to advanced models.
Keywords: Deep learning, Neural networks, Multi-layer perceptrons, Activation functions, Backpropagation.

Deep Learning
Key Topics: Advanced deep learning techniques, Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), Recurrent neural networks (RNNs).
Keywords: Deep learning, CNNs, RNNs, Deep neural networks, Image processing, Sequential data.

Reinforcement Learning
Key Topics: Basics of reinforcement learning, Reward-based learning, Exploration and exploitation.
Keywords: Reinforcement learning, Reward-based learning, Q-learning, Policy gradients, Markov decision processes (MDPs).

Ensembles and Auto-ML
Key Topics: Ensemble methods, Automated machine learning (Auto-ML), Model combination.
Keywords: Ensemble methods, Auto-ML, Bagging, Boosting, Stacking, Automated model selection.

Neuronal Models of Brain Functionality in Python

Introduction to Modeling & Brain Connectivity
Key Topics: Network science, Brain connectivity, Adjacency matrix, Graph-theoretical measures.
Keywords: Network science, Brain connectivity, Adjacency matrix, Graph theory, Network organisation.

Graph Theory
Key Topics: Graph theory principles, Application to brain networks, Connectivity analysis.
Keywords: Graph theory, Brain networks, Connectivity, Network analysis, Node, Edge.

Generative Models of Connection Probability
Key Topics: Generative models, Connection probability, Network modeling.
Keywords: Generative models, Connection probability, Network modeling, Probabilistic models.

The Kuramoto Model of Whole-Brain Dynamics
Key Topics: Kuramoto model, Synchronization, Neural dynamics.
Keywords: Kuramoto model, Synchronization, Neural dynamics, Oscillators, Phase coupling.

The Wilson-Cowan Model of Whole-Brain Dynamics
Key Topics: Wilson-Cowan model, Excitatory and inhibitory dynamics, Neural oscillations.
Keywords: Wilson-Cowan model, Excitatory dynamics, Inhibitory dynamics, Neural oscillations.

Modeling Neural Dynamics with Neurolib
Key Topics: Neurolib, Neural dynamics, Computational tools.
Keywords: Neurolib, Neural dynamics, Computational modeling, Simulation, Python.

Reservoir Computing
Key Topics: Reservoir computing, Recurrent neural networks, Temporal processing.
Keywords: Reservoir computing, Recurrent neural networks, Temporal processing, Echo state networks.

Models of Neuronal Dynamics
Key Topics: Neuronal dynamics, Spiking neuron models, Computational neuroscience.
Keywords: Neuronal dynamics, Spiking neurons, Computational models, Synaptic plasticity.

The Hodgkin-Huxley Model
Key Topics: Hodgkin-Huxley model, Action potentials, Ion channel dynamics.
Keywords: Hodgkin-Huxley model, Action potentials, activation function.

Computing in MatLab and R

Mathematical Skills for Computational Models
Key Topics: Overview of mathematical skills, Introductory calculus, Linear algebra, Understanding computational models.
Keywords: Mathematical skills, Calculus, Linear algebra, Computational models, Data analysis.

Analysis of 1-Dimensional Time Series Data
Key Topics: Processing and analyzing 1-D time series data, Techniques in psychology and neuroscience, FMRI, EEG, Electrophysiological data analysis.
Keywords: 1-D time series, Data processing, Data analysis, FMRI, EEG, Electrophysiology.

Analysis of 2-Dimensional Datasets
Key Topics: Extending analysis to 2-D datasets, Multivariate analysis approaches.
Keywords: 2-D datasets, Multivariate analysis, Data analysis, Computational models.

Computational Models in Psychology and Neuroscience
Key Topics: Current models in psychology and neuroscience, Computational principles, Model optimization, Examples of computational models.
Keywords: Computational models, Psychology, Neuroscience, Model optimization, Data analysis.

Research Methods Module

One-Way ANOVA
Key Topics: Mathematical and statistical notation, Family wise error (FWE), One-way ANOVA, ANOVA assumptions.
Keywords: ANOVA, FWE, Statistical notation, Assumptions, Data visualization.

Post-Hoc and Planned Contrasts
Key Topics: One-way ANOVA in R, A priori vs. post-hoc contrasts, Linear contrasts, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Data collection for behavioural studies.
Keywords: Post-hoc contrasts, Planned contrasts, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Data collection, Behavioral study.

Factorial ANOVA
Key Topics: Factorial ANOVA, Interaction terms, Multiple one-way ANOVAs, Behavioral data analysis in R.
Keywords: Factorial ANOVA, Interaction terms, Multiple ANOVAs, Behavioral data, R programming.

Repeated-Measures, Mixed, and Bayesian ANOVA
Key Topics: Repeated-Measures ANOVA, Mixed ANOVAs, Bayesian inference, Bayesian ANOVA.
Keywords: Repeated-Measures ANOVA, Mixed ANOVA, Bayesian inference, NHST, Sphericity.

Working with Data
Key Topics: Regular expressions (regex), Data wrangling, Data preparation, Mathematical operations on matrices, Transposition and inversion, Identity matrix.
Keywords: Regex, Data wrangling, Data preparation, Matrices, Linear algebra.

Multiple Regression I: Introduction
Key Topics: Regression and ANOVA, Simple linear regression, Dummy-variable encoding, Multiple regression with numerical and categorical variables.
Keywords: Regression, ANOVA, Simple linear regression, Dummy variables, Multiple regression.

Multiple Regression II: Measures of Model Fit
Key Topics: Evaluating regression model fit, Bayesian multiple regression, Applications of matrix algebra.
Keywords: Model fit, Bayesian regression, Matrix algebra, Model comparison.

Linear Mixed Models I: Introduction
Key Topics: Linear Mixed Models (LMM), Fixed vs. Random Effects, Random intercepts vs. slopes, LMM analysis in R.
Keywords: Linear Mixed Models, Fixed effects, Random effects, Random intercepts, Random slopes, R programming.

Linear Mixed Models II: Examples
Key Topics: LMM in action and perception, LMM for large-scale collaborations, Analyzing brain data with LMM.
Keywords: Linear Mixed Models, Brain data analysis, Large-scale collaborations, Country effects.

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Having a 1st Class Degree in Psychology & Neuroscience, and winning the Dean’s Prize for Best BSc Psychology Project, allows me to help you get to the top of your game, whether it’s understanding Language and Learning, or Psychopathologies.

I help students to achieve academic success in Psychology by using empirically founded neuroscience and psychological principles of learning, and keeping it fun and engaging!

At a high level, I cover the following Psychology content from Undergraduate to GCSE and A Level (please click “read more” to get the full scope):

*Psychology and the Brain
*Psychology of Perception
*Developmental Psychology
*Psychology and the Individual
*Psychology and Society
*Research Methods and Statistics with R, MatLab and Python
*Choices: Agency, Autonomy and Addiction
*The Origins of Individual Differences
*Distorted Words: Variability of Memory and Perception
*The Cognitive Brain
*Topics in the Interdisciplinary Study of Consciousness
*Applied Performance Psychology

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§Psychology and the Brain
*Topic: The Nervous System
-Key Topics: Structural divisions, Functions of nervous system parts, Central nervous system features, Comparative design across species, Development of the nervous system, Relationship between psychology and neuroscience.
-Keywords: Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous system, Neural tube, Differentiation, Brain anatomy, Neuron, Glial cells, Synapse.
*Topic: Cells and Signaling
-Key Topics: Structure and function of nervous system cells, Electrical and chemical signaling, Neurotransmitter synthesis and breakdown.
-Keywords: Neurons, Glial cells, Action potential, Synapse, Neurotransmitters, Receptors, Signal transduction, Synaptic vesicles.
*Topic: Signals and Perception
-Key Topics: Sensation vs. perception, Auditory and visual transduction, Sensory encoding, Sensory deficits.
-Keywords: Sensory organs, Visual system, Auditory system, Transduction, Sensory receptors, Pulfrich Pendulum Phenomenon, Visual impairment, Sensory processing.
*Topic: Investigating the Brain
-Key Topics: Historical brain investigation methods, Brain structure measurement, Direct and indirect brain activity measurement, Behavioral approaches.
-Keywords: CT, MRI, DTI, EEG, MEG, fMRI, PET, Lesion studies, Electrophysiology, Post-mortem analysis.
*Topic: Attention
-Key Topics: Definitions of attention, Selective and sustained attention, Brain regions for attention, Attention measurement.
-Keywords: Cognitive psychology, Neuroscience, Selective attention, Sustained attention, Conscious awareness, Prefrontal cortex, Parietal lobe, Rodent models.
*Topic: Memory
-Key Topics: Memory fractionation, Long-term memory types, Cognitive theories, Brain regions for memory.
-Keywords: Short-term memory, Working memory, Episodic memory, Semantic memory, Procedural memory, Priming, Hippocampus, Amygdala.
*Topic: Language
-Key Topics: Discrete language processes, Grammatical structure, Neural language structures, Language disorders, Bilingualism.
-Keywords: Syntax, Phonology, Broca’s area, Wernicke’s area, Aphasia, Bilingual language processing, Cognitive functioning.
*Topic: Neurodegeneration
-Key Topics: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Pathology and symptoms, Biological treatments.
-Keywords: Neurodegenerative diseases, Beta-amyloid, Tau protein, Lewy bodies, Dopamine, Cholinesterase inhibitors, Disease prevalence.
*Topic: Psychiatric Conditions
-Key Topics: Schizophrenia, Major affective disorders, Biological basis, Current treatments, Mood and stress measurement.
Keywords: Psychotic disorders, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Antipsychotics, Mood stabilizers, Neuroimaging, Biomarkers.
§Psychology and Development

*Topic: Introduction to Sub-disciplines of Developmental Psychology

-Key Topics: Sub-disciplines of developmental psychology, Scientific methods.
-Keywords: Developmental psychology, Nature vs. nurture, Genetic explanations, Environmental explanations, Lifespan development.

*Topic: Biology and Development
-Key Topics: Biological underpinnings of development, Interaction of biology and behavior.
-Keywords: Genetic factors, Epigenetics, Hormonal influences, Brain development, Neuroplasticity.

*Topic: Common Types of Psychopathology
-Key Topics: Psychopathology in development, Specific disorders (e.g., autism, ADHD, conduct disorder).
-Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Conduct disorder, Symptomatology, Diagnosis, Treatment.

*Topic: Morality and Psychopathy
-Key Topics: Development of moral reasoning, Psychopathic traits in development.
-Keywords: Moral development, Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, Empathy, Antisocial behavior, Psychopathy.

*Topic: Gender Identity and Sexual Behaviors
-Key Topics: Development of gender identity, Sexual behavior and paraphilias.
-Keywords: Gender roles, Gender identity, Sexual orientation, Paraphilias, Gender dysphoria.

*Topic: Developmental Stages of Cognitive Abilities
-Key Topics: Cognitive development stages, Language acquisition, Knowledge development.
-Keywords: Piaget’s stages, Vygotsky’s theory, Language development, Cognitive milestones, Information processing.

*Topic: Attachment and Emotion
-Key Topics: Theories of attachment, Emotional development.
-Keywords: Attachment theory, Bowlby, Ainsworth, Secure attachment, Insecure attachment, Emotional regulation.

*Topic: Family and Community Influences
-Key Topics: Impact of family and community on development, Social and environmental factors.
-Keywords: Parenting styles, Family dynamics, Socioeconomic status, Peer influences, Community resources.

§Psychology and the Individual

*Topic: Personality
-Key Topics: Definition of personality, Personality development, Predicting behavior from personality, Historical background of personality testing, Influential models of personality, Evaluation of personality models.
-Keywords: Personality, Personality development, Behavior prediction, Personality testing, Personality models, Model evaluation.

*Topic: Intelligence
-Key Topics: Definition of intelligence, Intelligence testing, Predicting behavior and success from intelligence, Historical background of intelligence testing, Genetic basis of intelligence, Limitations of IQ.
-Keywords: Intelligence, IQ, Intelligence testing, Behavior prediction, Genetic basis, Historical background.

*Topic: Learning Theory and Behavioural Psychology
-Key Topics: Learning theory, Behavioral psychology, Influence of life experiences, Historical background of behaviorism, Role in explaining individual differences.
-Keywords: Learning theory, Behavioral psychology, Life experiences, Behaviorism, Individual differences.

*Topic: Experiments in Differential Psychology
-Key Topics: Experiment design, Experiment analysis, Testing theories on individual differences, Inferences about causal agency, Biases in inference processes.
-Keywords: Experiment design, Experiment analysis, Differential psychology, Causal agency, Inference biases.

*Topic: Genetic Basis of Personality and Intelligence
-Key Topics: Genetic basis of personality, Approaches to determining genetic influences, Gene-environment interactions.
-Keywords: Genetic basis, Personality, Intelligence, Gene-environment interaction.

*Topic: Classical Conditioning
-Key Topics: Key concepts of classical conditioning, Necessary factors for conditioning.
-Keywords: Classical conditioning, Conditioning factors, Pavlovian conditioning.

*Topic: Social Learning and Personality
-Key Topics: Contribution of social learning to personality, Mechanisms of social learning.
-Keywords: Social learning, Personality, Observational learning, Social influences.

§Psychology and Society

*Topic: The Self
-Key Topics: Self-schemas, Self-concept, Possible selves, Self-awareness, Impression management.
-Keywords: Self-schemas, Self-concept, Possible selves, Self-awareness, Impression management, Private self-awareness, Public self-awareness.

*Topic: Errors and Biases
-Key Topics: Attribution errors, Cultural influences, Bounded rationality, Confirmation bias, Anchoring, Framing, Better than average effect, Limitations of heuristics and biases.
-Keywords: Fundamental attribution error, Actor-observer effect, Confirmation bias, Anchoring, Framing, Better than average effect, Bounded rationality.

*Topic: Attitudes, Emotions, and Behaviour
-Key Topics: Attitudes, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Intention-behaviour gap, Emotion theories, Empirical research on emotions.
-Keywords: Attitude, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Intention-behaviour gap, Emotion, Moods, Empirical research.

*Topic: Attitude Change and Persuasion
-Key Topics: Cognitive dissonance, Fear appeals, Elaboration Likelihood Model, Persuasion techniques.
-Keywords: Cognitive dissonance, Fear appeals, Elaboration Likelihood Model, Persuasion, Cognitive elaboration.

*Topic: Social Influence
-Key Topics: Conformity, Obedience, Minority influence, Types of conformity, Ethical issues in research.
-Keywords: Conformity, Obedience, Minority influence, Public conformity, Private conformity, Compliance, Ingratiational conformity, Internalization, Identification.

*Topic: The Presence of Others
-Key Topics: Group polarization, Social facilitation, Social inhibition, Social loafing, Groupthink, Deindividuation.
-Keywords: Group polarization, Social facilitation, Social inhibition, Social loafing, Groupthink, Deindividuation, Norm-based theories, Crowd behavior.

*Topic: Social Categorization
-Key Topics: Group formation, Intergroup conflict, Social identity, Social categorization, Terror management.
-Keywords: Realistic Group Conflict Theory, Robbers Cave Study, Minimal group paradigm, Social identity, Self-categorization, Social categorization, Terror management.

*Topic: Antisocial Behaviour
-Key Topics: Prejudice, Discrimination, Stereotyping, Aggression, Modern racism, Violence and media.
-Keywords: Prejudice, Discrimination, Ethnocentrism, Outgroup homogeneity, Stereotyping, Subtyping, Stereotype threat, Modern racism, Aggression, Catharsis.

*Topic: Prosocial Behaviour
-Key Topics: Bystander effect, Factors promoting prosocial behavior, Altruism, Moral emotions, Evolutionary roots of cooperation, Social dilemmas.
-Keywords: Bystander effect, Prosocial behavior, Altruism, Moral emotions, Cooperation, Reciprocity, Social dilemmas.

*Topic: The Bigger Picture
-Key Topics: Cultural specificity, Hofstede dimensions, Crisis in social psychology, Replicability, Ethical conduct.
-Keywords: Cultural specificity, Hofstede dimensions, Replicability, Ethical conduct, British Psychological Society Code of Ethics, Unethical conduct, Questionable research practices.

§Research Methods and Statistics with R 1

*Topic: Good Research Practice (PTRR) | Measurement and Numbers (SCM)
-Key Topics: Modern psychology and neuroscience, Empiricism, Fidelity and discrimination, Types of variables, Measurement errors, Properties and models of distributions, Classes of numbers, Manipulating numbers in R.
-Keywords: Empiricism, Fidelity, Discrimination, Variables, Measurement errors, Distributions, Numbers, R programming.

*Topic: Human/Animal Behaviour | Variability, Normality, and Symbols
-Key Topics: Causes of variability, Sampling and distributions, Normal distribution, Arithmetic operations in R, Setting up R for scripting.
-Keywords: Variability, Sampling, Normal distribution, Arithmetic operations, R scripting.

*Topic: Confounds and Control | Z-Scores, Equations
-Key Topics: Case studies and testimonials, Biases, Fixed and random effects, Z-scores, Equations.
-Keywords: Confounds, Biases, Fixed effects, Random effects, Z-scores, Equations.

*Topic: Manipulation and Control | Sampling and Linear Equations
-Key Topics: External and internal validity, Factor designs, Population parameters, Sample statistics, Standard error, Linear equations.
-Keywords: External validity, Internal validity, Factor designs, Population parameters, Sample statistics, Standard error, Linear equations.

*Topic: Directional and Third Variables | Confidence Intervals, Effect Sizes
-Key Topics: Correlation and causation, Third variables, Directionality, Confidence intervals, Effect size.
-Keywords: Correlation, Causation, Third variables, Directionality, Confidence intervals, Effect size.

*Topic: Random Assignment | Statistical Inference and Quadratics
-Key Topics: Randomisation benefits, Between subjects designs, t-test, Independent comparison of means, Quadratic equations.
-Keywords: Random assignment, Between subjects designs, t-test, Comparison of means, Quadratic equations.

*Topic: Within Subjects | Null Hypotheses and Other Equations
-Key Topics: Time related and order effects, Within and between participant experiments, Hypothesis test components, p-value interpretation, Rational numbers, Logs, Exponents.
-Keywords: Within subjects, Order effects, Hypothesis test, p-value, Rational numbers, Logs, Exponents.

*Topic: More Within Subjects | Correlations, Linear Relationships, Inequalities
-Key Topics: Internal and external validity, Ethical issues, Linear correlations, Inequalities.
-Keywords: Internal validity, External validity, Ethical issues, Linear correlations, Inequalities.

*Topic: Reading, Visualization, and Interpretation | Partial Correlations and Math Applications
-Key Topics: Good and bad graphs principles, Results interpretation, Partial correlations, Mathematical tools in neuroscience, R plotting.
-Keywords: Data visualization, Graph interpretation, Partial correlations, Neuroscience applications, R plotting.

*Topic: Reproducibility | Frequentist vs Bayes
-Key Topics: Reproducibility crisis, Questionable research practices, Frequentist and Bayesian approaches, p-values, Bayes factors, R functions.
-Keywords: Reproducibility, Research practices, Frequentist approach, Bayesian approach, p-values, Bayes factors, R functions.

§Research Methods and Statistics with R (Part 2)

*Topic: Frequency Data, Chi-Squared, and Trigonometry | Writing Methods/Results 1
-Key Topics: Purpose of Methods section, Good Methods and Results sections, Contingency tables, Chi-squared calculations, Trigonometric functions in R.
-Keywords: Methods section, Results section, Contingency tables, Chi-squared, Trigonometry, R programming.

*Topic: Linear Regression as GLMs and Fourier Series | Writing Methods/Results 2
-Key Topics: Format of Results section, General Linear Models (GLMs), Simple linear regressions, Fourier Series in R.
-Keywords: Results section, GLMs, Linear regression, Fourier Series, R programming.

*Topic: Linear Regression and Fourier Analysis | Reliability and Validity
-Key Topics: Reporting reliability and validity, Effective writing elements, Simple linear regression, Importance of Fourier techniques.
-Keywords: Reliability, Validity, Linear regression, Fourier analysis, Scientific writing.

*Topic: Introducing Probability (Conditional) | Writing Introductions and Discussions
-Key Topics: Discussion section elements, Effective discussion sections, Limitations in discussions, Probability, Conditional probability, Probability calculations in R.
-Keywords: Discussion section, Probability, Conditional probability, R programming, Scientific writing.

*Topic: Sampling/Resampling and Vectors | Writing Abstracts and Report Structure
-Key Topics: Peer feedback for abstracts, Meaning of randomness in statistics, Monte Carlo simulation, Sampling, Vectors in R.
-Keywords: Abstracts, Peer feedback, Randomness, Monte Carlo simulation, Sampling, Vectors, R programming.

*Topic: Bayesian Statistics and More Vectors | Non-Experimental Designs 1
-Key Topics: Internal validity in results sections, Bayesian Statistics vs. Null Hypothesis testing, Steps in Bayesian analysis, Priors, Vectors in quantitative calculations.
-Keywords: Bayesian Statistics, Null Hypothesis testing, Priors, Internal validity, Vectors, R programming.

*Topic: Linear Models (as t-tests) and Matrices | Non-Experimental Designs 2
-Key Topics: Multiple interpretations of results, Confidence Intervals, t-test as a GLM, Matrices in R.
-Keywords: t-tests, GLMs, Confidence Intervals, Matrices, R programming.

*Topic: Non-parametric t-tests Revisited | Multiple Causation 1
-Key Topics: Multiple cause explanations, Parametric conditions violation, Non-parametric t-tests.
-Keywords: Non-parametric t-tests, Parametric conditions, Multiple causation, R programming.

*Topic: Statistical Power and Effect Sizes | Multiple Causation 2
-Key Topics: Interactions in analyses, Presenting information in tables, Effect sizes, Computing effect sizes in R, Statistical Power.
-Keywords: Statistical Power, Effect sizes, Interactions, Tables, R programming.

*Topic: Power Calculations and N Determination | Writing Better Reports
-Key Topics: Effective reporting of statistics, Suggestions for future research, Power calculations, Participant numbers (N) decisions.
-Keywords: Power calculations, Participant numbers, Future research, Report writing, R programming.
§Choices: Agency, Autonomy and Addiction

*Topic: Traditional Folk-Psychological Notions and Decision-Making
-Key Topics: Rationality, Free will, Volition, Agency, Capacity, Responsibility, Quality of choices, Psychological theories of decision-making, Laboratory study of volition and agency.
-Keywords: Rationality, Free will, Volition, Agency, Capacity, Responsibility, Substantive criteria, Adaptive criteria, Normative criteria, Normative decision-making, Descriptive decision-making, Prescriptive decision-making, Mental chronometry, Libet’s method, Intentional binding.

*Topic: Preference Measurement and Decision Processes
-Key Topics: Preference measurement, Decision tasks, Choice attributes, Decision processes, Decision phenomena, Principles of rational decision-making, Influence of preferences, Risky choice, Explanations for decisions and changes in preference.
-Keywords: Preference measurement, Choice evaluation, Matching, Valuation, Willingness-to-pay, Willingness-to-accept, Uncertainty, Risky choice, Decision tasks, Default option, Decoy effect, Minimum selling price, Cues, Dimensions, Utility, Algorithms, Heuristics, Trade-offs, Cue-weighting, Preference construction, Revealed preference, Risk preference, Preference reversal, Consistency, Coherence, Bias, Reference dependence, Framing effects, Transitivity, Dominance, Expected utility maximization, Loss-gain framing, Mental accounting, Context effects, Task demands, Prospect theory, Cue effects, Algorithmic effects, Research study evaluation, Real-world applications.

*Topic: Addiction and Substance Use
-Key Topics: Diagnosis of addiction, Theories of addiction, Prevalence of drug use, Causes of addiction, Harms of drug use, Treatments for addiction, Specific substances (nicotine, cannabis, opiates).
-Keywords: Addiction, Substance use disorders, DSM-5, ICD-10, Drug use prevalence, Alcohol addiction, Choice-based theories, Genetic factors, Environmental factors, Heritability, Disease theories, Nicotine, Cannabis, Opiates, Psychopharmacology, Diagnostic criteria, Mortality, Treatment strategies, Harm reduction, Pharmacotherapy, Psychological therapies, Drug policies.

*Topic: Gambling
-Key Topics: Prevalence of gambling, Normative theories of choice, Gambling disorder, Problem gambling, Psychological approaches to gambling.
-Keywords: Gambling behaviour, Recreational gambling, Problem gambling, Reinforcement, Arousal, Reward processing, Perception, Judgement, Structural characteristics of gambling, Near-miss frequency, Losses-disguised-as-wins, Disordered gambling, Social risk factors, Misperception of chance, Personal luck, Gambler’s fallacy, Loss-chasing, Neurobiological accounts, Public policy, Gambling regulation.

§The Origins of Individual Differences

*Topic: Basic Concepts in Human Genetics
-Key Topics: Structure of the human genome, Structure of DNA, DNA replication, Transcription, Translation, Genetic variance, Genetic transmission, Genetic influence on phenotypes.
-Keywords: Human genome, DNA structure, DNA replication, Transcription, Translation, Gene mutations, Triplet repeats, SNPs, CNVs, Chromosomal changes, Genetic transmission, Phenotypes.

*Topic: Quantitative Genetics
-Key Topics: Inherited DNA differences, Heritability, Developmental and gene-environment issues, Cognitive abilities assessment, Twin design, Gene-environment correlation and interaction.
-Keywords: DNA differences, Heritability, Gene-environment interaction, Cognitive abilities, Twin studies, Genetic influence.

*Topic: Molecular Genetics
-Key Topics: Quantitative and molecular genetics in complex traits, Genome-wide association studies, Polygenic scores.
-Keywords: Quantitative genetics, Molecular genetics, Genome-wide association studies, Polygenic scores, Complex traits.

*Topic: Social and Genetic Factors on Depression
-Key Topics: Depression as a psychiatric disorder, Social risk factors, Genetic factors, Models of depression, Health inequalities, Financial burden, Social gradient, Neighbourhood risk.
-Keywords: Depression, Psychiatric disorder, Social risk factors, Genetic factors, Health inequalities, Social gradient, Financial burden.

*Topic: Influence of Gender/Sex
-Key Topics: Research designs on prenatal and postnatal hormones, Sociocultural factors, Biological and social factors on sex differences, Brain structure and functioning differences.
-Keywords: Gender, Sex differences, Prenatal hormones, Postnatal hormones, Sociocultural factors, Brain structure, Brain functioning.

*Topic: Childhood Trauma
-Key Topics: Types of trauma, Statistics of exposure, Developmental stages, Adjustment problems, Moderators/mediators of trauma, Trauma and adjustment models, Gang violence and PTSD.
-Keywords: Childhood trauma, Family trauma, Community trauma, Developmental stages, Adjustment problems, PTSD, Gang violence.

*Topic: Global Mental Health
-Key Topics: Burden of mental illness, Mental health policy, Sustainable Development Goals, Mental health integration in health services, Mental ill health and poverty.
-Keywords: Global mental health, Mental illness burden, Mental health policy, Sustainable Development Goals, Poverty, Social causation, Social drift.

*Topic: Influence of Culture
-Key Topics: Cultural perspectives on intelligence, Measurement of intelligence across cultures, Cultural impact on disease and illness perceptions, Detection and treatment of mental illness.
-Keywords: Culture, Intelligence, Measurement equivalence, Disease perception, Illness perception, Mental illness detection, Treatment.

*Topic: Origins of Schizophrenia
-Key Topics: Symptoms and course of schizophrenia, Theories of schizophrenia aetiology, Genetic and environmental factors.
-Keywords: Schizophrenia, Psychotic disorders, Aetiology, Genetic factors, Environmental factors.

*Topic: Origins of Autism
-Key Topics: Characteristics and diagnosis of autism, Prevalence estimates, Genetic factors, Co-occurrence of disorders, Environmental risk and protective factors, Sex/gender differences in autism.
-Keywords: Autism, Diagnosis, Prevalence, Genetic factors, Co-occurrence, Environmental factors, Sex/gender differences.

§Distorted Words: Variability of Memory and Perception

*Topic: Can You Trust Your Memories?
-Key Topics: Episodic memory, Autobiographical memory, Memory inaccuracies, Reconstructive nature of memory, Neural systems of episodic memory, Theories of episodic system.
-Keywords: Episodic memory, Autobiographical memory, Memory assessment, Memory inaccuracies, Reconstructive memory, Neural systems, Memory theories.

*Topic: Can You Believe What You See?
-Key Topics: Visual illusions, Visual agnosia, Optic ataxia, Visual perception inaccuracies, Visual input progression, Modularity of vision, Attention and visual perception.
-Keywords: Visual illusions, Visual agnosia, Optic ataxia, Visual perception, Conscious perception, Visual processing, Attention.

*Topic: Does Emotion Distort Cognition?
-Key Topics: Emotion and cognitive functions, Emotional processing differences, Brain regions for emotional processing, Unconscious emotion processing, Attention and emotional processing.
-Keywords: Emotion, Cognitive functions, Emotional processing, Brain regions, Unconscious processing, Attention, Emotional impact.

*Topic: The Distorted Self
-Key Topics: Self-image and illusions, Self-related processing, Social biases, Emotion perception, Self-concept impact.
-Keywords: Self-image, Illusions, Self-related processing, Social biases, Emotion perception, Self-concept, Memory.

*Topic: The Distorted Social World
-Key Topics: Social perception and illusions, Variations in social perception, Specificity of social processing, Eye gaze impact, Social biases.
-Keywords: Social perception, Illusions, Social processing, Eye gaze, Social biases, Memory, Behavior.

*Topic: Functional Neurological Disorder
-Key Topics: Terminology of FND, Clinical features and comorbidities, Diagnostic tests/procedures, Explanatory models, Controversial issues.
-Keywords: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Clinical features, Comorbidities, Diagnostic tests, Psychodynamic models, Cognitive models, Neurobiological models, Integrative models.

*Topic: Distortions in Language
-Key Topics: Neural network for speech perception, Changes in network activation, Impact of prelingual deafness, Reading and letter position, Theories of developmental dyslexia.
-Keywords: Speech perception, Neural network, Prelingual deafness, Reading, Letter position, Developmental dyslexia.

*Topic: Distortions in Control
-Key Topics: Executive control functions, Brain regions for executive control, Individual differences, Neurological damage outcomes, Impact of development and aging.
-Keywords: Executive control, Brain regions, Individual differences, Neurological damage, Development, Aging, Cognitive functions.

*Topic: What Distorts Consciousness?
-Key Topics: Brain involvement in consciousness, Neurological conditions, Split-brain experiments, Implicit processing, Brain networks in consciousness.
-Keywords: Consciousness, Neurological conditions, Split-brain, Implicit processing, Implicit memories, Implicit perception, Brain networks.

§The Cognitive Brain

*Topic: Modularity
-Key Topics: History of modularity vs. equipotentiality, Cognitive modules, Criteria for defining modules, Evidence against modular organization.
-Keywords: Modularity, Equipotentiality, Cognitive modules, Module criteria, Neural systems, Brain function.

*Topic: Networks
-Key Topics: Communication between modules, Binding problem, Mapping brain networks.
-Keywords: Brain networks, Communication, Binding problem, Neural connections, Network mapping.

*Topic: Information Encoding
-Key Topics: Neuroeconomics, Perceptual decision-making, Social neuroscience, Neuroeducation.
-Keywords: Neuroeconomics, Perceptual decision-making, Social neuroscience, Neuroeducation, Cognitive function, Information encoding.

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