PSYC 249 - S/T Cognitive Neuroscience

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University of Pennsylvania
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Jha. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 149/BIBB 249 or PSYC 155 or instructor permission. Cognitive Neuroscience of Meditation. As well as being an ancient spiritual practice central to many religious traditions, meditation has recently been reported to result in improved psychological and physical health. Meditation is defined as paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally (Kabat-Zinn, 1994). In this course, we consider the hypothesis that mediations beneficial effects may be mediated by entraining the human attention system. We will read and discuss the cognitive neuroscience of attention and the neural bases of meditation. In addition, students will be introduced to mindfulness-based meditation techniques increasingly used in combination with traditional medical and psychotherapeutic interventions. Students are required to read journal articles and book chapters as well as participate in classroom discussions. Students are also required to write several short papers. This seminar course is only open to advanced psychology majors.
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3.00
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Lecture
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Phone Number:
(215) 898-5000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
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Semester

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