Basic Issues in Neuropsychological Assessment 2500-EN-S-74
Some approaches to neuropsychological assessment reflect psychology
operational affirmation. These rely on statistical techniques for defining
such constructs as “organic impairment” and “failure”, and assign
diagnosis on actuarial basis. Other approaches (clinical – theoretical)
developed out of single case studies and emphasized careful, intensive
observations. In a field of inquiry as complex as the brain-behaviour
relationship in human beings, an adaptable assessment which
incorporates the strengths of both quantitative and qualitative
approaches is required and students will be presented with the rules of
each of the above. Students will be familiarized with cases of patients
suffering from (among others) disorders of cognition, memory or
language. Much attention is going to be devoted to the limitations of
different assessment methods due to both patients’ populations and
tool’s characteristics.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
After the course students are supposed to be able to verify and choose
the best way of approach and examine neuropsychological patients, to
suggest diagnosis and directions for rehabilitation. As for the workshop,
the practical part of the neuropsychological assessment is emphasized:
choosing and tailoring the tool or method the best possible way according
to the patient’s requirements and capabilities.
Additional information
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