About this course
This course takes you on a journey into the exploration of how the brain shapes and enables our social and affective behaviors. We will examine key questions, such as how we learn from each other, when and in what ways social norms influence us, and how our communication and social decision-making unfold.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- define and explain central concepts and theories in social and affective neuroscience
- describe the current knowledge of the psychological and biological basis of social and affective behaviors
- explain central methods, such as brain imaging and computational modeling, in social and affective neuroscience
Prerequisites for participation
A minimum of 120 credits in psychology, biology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or computer science.
Necessary language skill
English
Semester(s) in which the module takes place
Autumn Semester 2024
Course type
Lecture + Seminar
Course level
Masters
Course start date
02 Sep 2024
Course end date
10 Nov 2024
Apply between
Application start date
12 Aug 2024
Application end date
27 Aug 2024
Teaching mode
Online
Workload in ECTS
7.5
Graded
Yes
Person in charge of module
Björn Lindström
Email address
bjorn.lindstrom@ki.se
Local module ID
2QA346
Link to the course
Link to detailed course description and registration