Psychology 3224A/B Midterm: midterm 2- 3227.docx

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 3224A/B
• Professor: Jennifer Hoshooley

Document Summary

3 tests to show increase activation in frontal lobe card sorting task, stroop test, Chicago world fluency test first tests wanted to establish cut off b/n non/brain damaged patients modern assessments influenced by: Cognitive neuroscience test batteries; still using cut offs (1950-1980s: raised problems b/c performances below a level isn"t always indicative of brain damage, cerebral organization varies; sex, age, handedness, education, symptoms can vary or be highly specific. 90s cognitive theory + structural + functional imaging area most influenced is understanding functions of the right frontal lobe managed health care should: focus on matters linked to treatment reduce cost be time efficient. Standardized testing: easy to administer, need to understand brain to interpret therefore needs training. Luria"s approach (individualized testing: tailored to each person, needs particular theoretical knowledge to administer and interpret, qualitative. Composite batteries: qualitative performance on a number of tests (boston process approach)