PSY 3171 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Semantic Dementia, Critical Role, Sensory Memory
27 Mar 2018
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Neurocognitive disorders and neuropsychology: what is clinical neuropsychology. The application of knowledge about brain-behaviour relationships to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of known or suspected brain dysfunction. Process approach: use standardized measures in order to allow statistical comparison of scores to normative data, but consider, not just scores, but process by which score was obtained (in a clinical context). Recognize that individual can perform poorly on a test for many reasons--behavioural observations, history as important as test scores. Modern western traditions established in va hospitals, studying the impact of focal head injuries in wwi veterans. Luria: intensive clinical observation in single-case studies are highly qualitative. Quantitative: actuarial, halstead-reitan battery: how to become a neuropsychologist. A ph d in clinical psychology, 5-6 years graduate study. Involved extensive coursework, thesis and 1-year predoctoral internship (clinical experience and setting). General clinical psychology program at uottawa, specialize in neuropsychology through selections of courses and clinical experiences.
