PSYC 3090 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography, Expressive Aphasia, Receptive Aphasia
30 May 2016
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Chapter 15 neuropsychological assessment origins early case histories of indivs w/ brain damage gave evidence for localized func"ns & wide ranging fx. & ctrls motor responses on the opposite side of the body (contralateral control) Side-to-side, forward-back movements cause coup-contre-coup injuries neurological damage & organicity rsrchers use diff tools & procedures: Mri, fmri, pet, ct imging electrical/chemical stimulation surgical alteration laboratory testing field observation autopsies lesion pathological alteration of tissue {resulting from injury/infection} focal or diffuse. Manifest themselves in various bhvral deficits (based on where they happened in the brain) neurological assessm. Can play important role in dtming extent of bhvral impairment that has/is expected to occur brain damage general ref. to any physical/func"nal impairment in cns that results in sensory/motor/cognitive/emotional/related deficit organicity organic brain damage. May reveal if p"s problem is result of malingering (pretending to be ill) or deficit interview structured interviews & ratings aid neuropsychological screening & evaluation gives direction to further inquiry.
