PSYB65H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Neuropsychological Assessment, Cognitive Neuropsychology, Neuropsychological Test
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For the first 50 years, neuropsychological assessment was concerned with determining whether brain damage as present. They now seek to diagnose conditions that are not readily detectable by using neuroimaging to assess quality of life and to evaluate the client"s capacity to succeed in his/her present environment more involved in rehabilitation following brain injury. Accidents involving motor vehicles account for most traumatic head injuries. Special type of physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system: includes disorders of the cns and of the pns. 2-4 years of university, 4 years of med school and 3 years of training in neurology residence program. They test basic sensory and motor functions, and sometimes cognitive abilities. They can also administer a lumbar puncture to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for testing. They advise the primary doctor of the person. They don"t typically perform surgeries, they help monitor the surgically treated individual.
