Neuropsychological Assessment (PSYG 869)

Term: 2020-2021 Summer Term

Faculty

William ErnstShow MyInfo popup for William Ernst

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Cheryll R. RotheryShow MyInfo popup for Cheryll R. Rothery

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Schedule

Wed, 2:00 PM - 5:45 PM (5/3/2021 - 7/7/2021) Location: W OLC NN

Description

The purpose of this course is to provide students with beginning knowledge and skills in neuropsychological assessment. Brain-behavior relationships and neuropathology will be reviewed. Key components of the neuropsychological evaluation process will be demonstrated and discussed. Neurocognitive domains typically assessed and common evaluation procedures for each domain will be reviewed. The integration of neuropsychological test data with background information (e.g. educational, developmental), medical history, client characteristics (e.g. personality), and socio-cultural factors will be emphasized. Neuropsychological assessment of common neurological conditions across the lifespan will be reviewed. Finally, the use of neuropsychological assessment data to assist in treatment and disposition planning will be discussed.