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faculty
Heloisa Alves, PhD
Associate Teaching Professor
Psychology
Contact
508-999-8381
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Liberal Arts 358
Education
| 2013 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | PhD in Psychology |
| 2006 | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) | MA in Mental Health |
| 2001 | Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) | BA in Psychology |
Teaching
Programs
Programs
Teaching
Courses
A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.
A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior. Topics will include basic neuronal functioning and brain specialization, as well as the relation of other biological systems (e.g. sleep/wake cycles, circadian rhythms) to brain function and behavior.
A history of cognitive science as a discipline. Topics such as human learning, memory, perception, language, and attention are reviewed. Theories and research on mental processes underlying these behaviors and biological underpinnings and real-life application of these topics are studied.
My academic experience (both in teaching and research) spans the areas of Psychology, Experimental Neuropsychology, and Cognitive Neuroscience. I am particularly interested in the assessment of human performance through different brain imaging, physiological, and behavioral techniques, and understanding how different factors, such as aging and physical activity affect structural and functional aspects of the brain.