PSYB65H3 Chapter 15: Clinical and Expt Foundations
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The neurologist: neurology medical speciality that diagnoses, studies, and treats disorders of the cns, neurologists a physician that diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system both in. 3-4 yrs), master"s degree in clinical psychology (m. a. , m. sc. , or m. a. sc. 1-3 yrs), doctorate degree in clinical psychology (ph. d. or psy. d. Exam set of questions answered by client which test cognitive abilities such as language, orientation, attention, mental status, etc. provide evidence of cognitive dysfunction, often relieving subtle deficits that other sources failed to recognize, testing can also help understand ambiguous results from other assessments such as radiology. can provide insights into the functions of different areas of the brain. cognitive profiles can help determine the reason for cognitive impairments certain profiles are associated with specific diseases (often difficult to differentiate in early stages) Fixed test batteries: five batteries of tests used in neuropsychological assessments, but others can be used too, the halstead-reitan battery.
