Study programmeFrançais
Cognitive Models of Executive Functioning
Programme component of Master's Degree in Psychology à la Faculty of Psychology and Education
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UP-M1-MPSYCH-009-MCompulsory UEROSSIGNOL MandyP325 - Psychologie cognitive et Neuropsychologie
  • ROSSIGNOL Mandy

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français15150005.005.00

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
P-SPCN-132Cognitive Models of Executive Functioning150000Q170.00%
P-SPCN-217Cognitive Models of Executive Functioning (Practicals)015000Q130.00%
Unité d'enseignement

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse a situation (individually or collectively) in reference to theories and methodological approaches within psychology.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations.
    • Analyse and model a situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches.
  • Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
    • Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
    • Present the results of a diagnostic evaluation (orally and in writing) and inform various representatives.
    • Write a report arguing over an intervention (including evaluation).
  • Work effectively with different actors as part of a team or a network of professionals.
    • Share knowledge and data to carry out a common project.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Being able to realize a complete evaluation of the executive functions and to interpret the results according to the current theoretical models. 

Content of UE

We will present the definitions of the executive functions and presents the main theoretical models of executive functioning and the tools developed to explore these functions. The second part of the course focuses on the dysexecutive syndrome and the disorders of the executive functions in different neurological and psychopathological conditions.The students are also asked to carry out a neuropsychological evaluation of a person's executive functionning and to present the results in a written report. 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Presentation and works
  • Oral examination
  • Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • N/A

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and works
  • Oral examination
  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
P-SPCN-132
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
P-SPCN-217
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Etudes de cas

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
P-SPCN-132
  • Face to face
P-SPCN-217
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
P-SPCN-132
P-SPCN-217

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
P-SPCN-132Not applicable
P-SPCN-217Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
P-SPCN-132
P-SPCN-217

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
P-SPCN-132Not applicable
P-SPCN-217Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
P-SPCN-132Not applicable
P-SPCN-217Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
P-SPCN-132Autorisé
P-SPCN-217Autorisé
Date de génération : 17/03/2017
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