PSYC 334 Chapter Notes -Block Design, Pathognomonicity, South Dakota Highway 15
31 Jan 2014
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Neuropsychology: study of brain- behaviour relationships. Clinical neuropsychology: application of knowledge from neuropsychology applied to patient care. Neuropsychological testing: application of standardized procedures designed to assess and quantify brain function as expressed in overt behaviour. From this inferences can be made about the covert processes of the brain. Tests specific domains and brain functions as opposed to broad concepts (e. g. , memory vs. intelligence) More common than imaging studies, because can actually observe which behaviours are intact, degree of skill, etc. Valid neuropsychological tests require maximum effort from the examinee. Common domains of study in neuropsychological testing. Components of neuropsychological evaluation: all of a patient"s relevant cognitive skills should be assessed. Involves examining intelligence, higher- order information processing, efficiency of mental processing (establishes baseline), basic academic skills, attention, and concentration. Different brain structures in the hemispheres have different implications for diagnosis and treatment. Again, different functions have different implications for treatment (13 : 1)
