PSY 442 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Episodic Memory, Psy, Differential Diagnosis
29 Jul 2020
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Due to the absence of biological markers in most neuropsychiatric disorders, enp is a tool that contributes to the diagnostic precision of the patient. Contribute to exclude primary causes that may be generating cognitive dysfunction. Classify the degree of severity and evolutionary phase of a painting. Suggest possible therapies such as: cognitive stimulation and rehabilitation, or education programs for the patient and his family. The enp begins with a clinical interview that records all the relevant data of the patient, particularly considering events in his history and current situation that may influence cognition. At the start of the evaluation, short, rapid administration tests are usually used, which allow the examiner to estimate the patient"s overall cognitive functioning. However, it should be considered that a good performance in this initial exploration is not necessarily an indication of absence of alteration. For example, in a study that evaluated the cognitive performance of.
