CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF ADVANCEMENT THROUGH SELF-KNOWLEDGE
THE NEW YORK PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY & INSTITUTE:
Arnold Pfeffer Center for Neuropsychoanalysis
247 East 82nd St., between 2nd & 3rd, NY, NY 10028
212-879-6900
www.psychoanalysis.org
Saturday, October 6, 2012, 10 am – 12 pm, Donations accepted, Rodolfo Llinás: Thomas & Suzanne Murphy Professor of Neuroscience; Department of Physiology and Neuroscience, NYU
ON SELF AND SELF AWARENESS
Given that sensory inputs generate but a fractured representation of universals, the issue of perceptual unity concerns the mechanisms that allow these different sensory components to be gathered into one global image. In recent years, this has been described as ‘binding’, to be implemented by temporal conjunction. Because the number of possible categories of perceptions is so extensive, their implementation via purely hierarchical connectivity, where a single grandmother neuron or a small group of such neurons represent specific elements of a category, is very unlikely.
Presently, non-invasive technology, such as Magnetoencephalography (MEG), with a time resolution of 1000 images/second, can serve as a direct window into brain function in relation to cognition, and as an “online” biological marker to illustrate the effect of psychotherapy on abnormal brain function.
Discussant: Maggie Zellner, Ph.D.
Students, academics and clinical professionals in the analytic community are encouraged to attend. Members of the public are also welcome.
For more information: admdir@nypsi.org
Educational Objectives:
1. Attendees will gain an understanding of how neuronal ensembles integrate sensory input with ongoing, endogenous predictive processes in order to actively construct perceptions.
2. Attendees will acquire a basic knowledge of current imaging techniques which permit the observation of neural correlates of cognitive processes.
Information regarding CME credit for psychiatrists:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American Psychoanalytic Association and the New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of [2] AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Information regarding CE credit for psychologists:
The New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. NYPSI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. APA-approved CE credits are granted to participants with documented attendance and completed evaluation forms. Attendance is monitored. It is the responsibility of participants seeking APA-approved CE credits to comply with these requirements.
If you would like CE credit, please sign the attendance form and specify your email address. At the end of the program, you will receive an evaluation form. Upon receipt of the completed evaluation form, you will receive a PDF via email of your CE credits.
Persons with disabilities: This building is wheelchair accessible.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: None of the planners and presenters of this CE program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
For information about NYPSI training programs please visit us at www.psychoanalysis.org