PSY 602 Study Guide - Distributed Computing, Carl Wernicke, Pathognomonicity
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-> protagonist got into a car accident lead to frontal lobe damage. -> consenquences from the accidents: affected short term memory, inability to control emotions, affected motor skills. -> his problems are compromised by making time schedules on a note pad, carrying an extra car key incase of leaving the key in the car. It is the understanding o brain behaviour relationsihps and apply the info to clinical practices. It is able to understand it through interpretating various tests. Localization of function was first noted in the 17th century. Localiztion is--- one specific part of the brain is responsible for a specific function. True birth of neuropsychology happened in 19th century. There was no real way of separating different types of psychology. But in 19th century, psychology basis and neuropsychology began its separation in 19th. Behavioural neurology: behaviours affected -- brain dmage in x cause y function deficits. Neuropsychatry : focuses on the psychatry, manifestation of neruological diseases.
