PSYC31H3 Lecture Notes - North American Racing Team, Memory Span, Countertransference
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The concept of behavioral deficit presupposes some ideal, normal, or prior level of functioning against which the patient"s performance may be measured. Typical norm, e. g. digit span 2 not necessarily means abnormal. Individual (derived from the patient"s history or present characteristics), depending on the patient, the behavior being evaluated, and the assessment purpose. Neuropsychological assessment uses both normative and individual comparison standards for measuring deficit, as appropriate for the function or activity being examined and the purpose of the examination. Be aware of judgmental biases when estimating pre-morbid abilities. Confirmation bias going into certain clinics get certain diagnosis. The normative comparison standard may be an average or middle (median) score. Check stratified variables, such as age, cultural background, gender, education, time period (can be outdated w, information about certain person, e. g. musician), ses, (lack accessibility to resources, more stress), occupation. Not stratified by neurological disorders: normal = healthy. Add 1 variable = more time and resources.
