The Neuropsychology of Decision Making
Uncover how your brain shapes choices through neuropsychology, examining neural pathways and mental processes that guide human behavior.
Uncover how your brain shapes choices through neuropsychology, examining neural pathways and mental processes that guide human behavior.
This introductory course explores the complex cognitive processes underlying human decision-making from a neuropsychological perspective. Students learn about brain anatomy, development, and the crucial role of the prefrontal cortex in decision-making. The course covers neurotransmitters, brain networks, and how childhood experiences influence decision-making styles. Special attention is given to decision-making deficits in psychological disorders, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
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What you'll learn
Understand the brain structures involved in decision-making and their development
Master the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making processes
Explore decision-making deficits and their role in psychological disorders
Identify key anatomical and physiological components of decision-making
Comprehend the influence of childhood experiences on decision-making
Analyze different decision-making styles and their implications
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the neuropsychological aspects of human decision-making. Starting with basic neuroanatomy and development, it progresses through the role of the prefrontal cortex, neurotransmitters, and decision networks. The curriculum examines how childhood experiences shape decision-making styles and investigates decision-making deficits in psychological disorders. Students gain a thorough understanding of both theoretical principles and practical applications in neuropsychology.
Introduction to neuroanatomy & neurodevelopment
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
The importance of the prefrontal cortex
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Neurotransmitters, Neurophysiology and decision networks
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Decision making styles & the role of childhood experiences
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Decision making deficits
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
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Distinguished Neuroscientist and Psychology Education Expert
Stacey Bedwell currently serves as Teaching Fellow in Psychology at King's College London while maintaining a role as tutor in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on the neuropsychology of decision-making and prefrontal cortex connectivity, building on her PhD work from Nottingham Trent University on mammalian prefrontal cortex networks. Her significant contributions include groundbreaking research on prefrontal-temporal cortex connections and the impact of childhood experiences on executive functions. Beyond her academic work, she has authored "How Does My Brain Work?", a children's book making neuroscience accessible to young readers. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of the British Neuroscience Association, she employs student-centered teaching approaches across various formats, from traditional lectures to online delivery. Her current research spans multiple areas, including EEG mapping of decision-making processes, childhood trauma's effects on psychopathy, and the neurophysiology of ASMR. Selected through the competitive Royal Society Pairing Scheme for Westminster in 2020, she continues to advocate for women in STEM while maintaining active research collaborations across institutions.
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