Additionally, the etiology and the treatment of these dysfunctions are given some scrutiny. The unit will comprise approximately 24 hours of lectures and eight hours of seminars. Assessment is by one written assignment and an examination. Prescribed Books Carson, R.C., Butcher, J.N. and Mineka, S., Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life . This unit provides an interdisciplinary approach to this question, investigating theoretical issues with reference to specific domains of mental activity.
Emphasis is given to contrasting classical with connectionist explanations.
For external students there is a compulsory three day residential school. Prescribed Books Dawson, R.R.W., Understanding Cognitive Science . These and many other questions are considered in this unit on the biological basis of behaviour. Biopsychological research techniques and their application to the topics under consideration will also be considered. The unit is presented via a weekly two-hour lecture and a fortnightly laboratory session for internal students, or via a residential school for external students.