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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module is intended to provide Master’s level psychology students with an advanced understanding and appreciation of the principles, methods and practical applications of both clinical and experimental neuropsychology. The methodological and conceptual basis of neuropsychology is considered in detail and the module covers both a functional and an anatomical approach to the study and understanding of brain-behavioural relationships. This module also considers the range of individual and environmental factors that interact with and impact upon the cognitive and behavioural expression of brain injury. Clinical and experimental research with individuals with a range of neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions is discussed and evaluated, as is the extant literature on historical and more recent experimental study of healthy individuals. The module concludes with an overview of the practical aspects of clinical formulation and neuropsychological assessment of cognitive and behavioural aspects of brain dysfunction, together with best-practice guidelines for therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and describe the gross functional neuroanatomy of the human brain. 2. Describe the major neurobiological and environmental aspects of a range of neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions. 3. Source, read and critically evaluate primary literature on core topics in clinical and experimental neuropsychology. 4. Identify and consider ethical and professional-practice issues related to the discipline of neuropsychology. 5. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the range of cognitive and behavioural changes that can result from specific forms of brain injury / dysfunction. 6. Demonstrate ability to assess critically the relative strengths and weaknesses of competing methodological and theoretical approaches to human neuropsychology research and practice. 7. Identify and evaluate core, alternative and complementary neuropsychological assessment tools for assessment of specific cognitive domains. 8. Communicate neuropsychological knowledge and neuropsychological assessment data in a clear, concise and scholarly manner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Introduction to the discipline of neuropsychologyPrinciples, methods and practical applications of clinical and experimental neuropsychologyPrimer of neuroanatomy and functional neuroanatomy (including development and plasticity)Basic principles of brain asymmetry and lateralisationIndividual differences in functional neuroanatomy – gender, handedness, developmental and medical historyNeurology and neuropsychiatry for psychologists - the most common neurological and neuropsychiatric conditionsAnatomical approach to neuropsychologyFunctional approach to neuropsychologyNeuropsychological Assessment: principles and practiceNeuro-rehabilitation: principles and practice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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