The Semillero de Neuropsicología is a research and study group dedicated to the field of neuropsychology, a discipline that focuses on the study of the relationship between the brain and human behavior. In this space, cognitive and emotional processes are explored, as well as neuropsychological alterations associated with different conditions and disorders.
The seedbed's main objective is to deepen knowledge of neuropsychology, its application in clinical practice and its relevance in the field of health and well-being.
The seedbed is proposed as a space for research and learning, which seeks to understand the theoretical and methodological foundations of neuropsychology, as well as the neurobiological bases that underlie cognitive and emotional processes. Through the exploration of the neuropsychological alterations present in different conditions and disorders, the aim is to improve the understanding of their impact on people's quality of life and to promote the development of more effective therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation programs.
The Neuropsychology Seedbed is committed to generating knowledge and contributing to the advancement of this discipline through research projects, participation in conferences and the publication of scientific research. In addition, academic training and the exchange of ideas among its members are encouraged, promoting a collaborative and enriching learning environment. The seedbed seeks to train professionals who are trained and committed to the practical application of neuropsychology for the benefit of people's health and well-being.
Explore and understand the theoretical and methodological foundations of neuropsychology, as well as the neurobiological bases of cognitive and emotional processes.
Investigate and analyze the neuropsychological alterations associated with various neurological disorders and conditions, such as cognitive impairment, developmental disorders, brain injuries, among others.
Develop neuropsychological assessment skills, learning to use different assessment tools and techniques to identify and measure people's cognitive and emotional functioning.
Study the practical implications of neuropsychology in the design of therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation programs, with the aim of improving the quality of life of people with neuropsychological disorders.
Promote the dissemination and dissemination of knowledge in neuropsychology through academic activities, such as talks, workshops and scientific publications.
Through these objectives, the neuropsychology seedbed seeks to contribute to the advancement and development of this discipline, promoting academic training, research and the practical application of neuropsychology for the benefit of people's health and well-being.
The conceptual and theoretical foundations that provide a baseline for the neuropsychology hotbed include:
These conceptual and theoretical foundations provide a solid framework for the seedbed of neuropsychology, guiding the investigation, evaluation, and treatment of neuropsychological disorders and conditions, and promoting a deeper understanding of the relationship between the brain and human behavior.
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- Marr, D. (1982). Vision: A computational investigation into the human representation and processing of visual information. Freeman.
- McEwen, B.S. (2003). Mood disorders and allostatic load. Biological Psychiatry, 54(3), 200-207.
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- Rumelhart, DE, McClelland, JL, & the PDP Research Group. (1986). Parallel distributed processing: Explorations in the microstructure of cognition. MIT Press.
- Sarason, IG, & Sarason, BR (2009). Abnormal psychology: The problem of maladaptive behavior (11th ed.). Pearson.
teacher in charge
Marcela Arana
Contact: research.health
@umecit.edu.pa
Student leader of the Panama seedbed
Contact: byanethrs@gmail.com