PSYC31H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Clinical Neuropsychology, Neuropsychological Assessment, Functional Neuroimaging
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Clinical neuropsychology is an applied science concerned with the behavioural expression of brain dysfunction. War damaged brains gave rise to clinical neuropsychology. The screening and diagnoses of servicemen who had brain injury and disturbed behaviour created demands for neuropsychology programs. Realized usefulness of cognitive constructs and psychological techniques when studying brain-behaviour relationships. Functional neuroimaging gives the neurological bases supporting the comprehension behavioural presentations of brain injured patients. Each neuropsychological evaluation holds the promise of new insights into the workings of the brain ad the excitement of discovery. Neuroimaging will not provide the behavioural strength and de ciencies associated with brain lesions, for this assessment is needed. Cognitive assessment can document mental abilities that are inconsistent with anatomic ndings. Still, neuroimaging is essential for the neurodiagnostic apparatus. Neuropsychological assessment can still predict disorders or outcomes. Regardless of diagnostic, many patients are referred for detailed info about their cognitive status, behavioural alterations, and personality characteristics, could include questions about adjustability to disability.
