Neuropsychology

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1) Independent reading of compulsory and recommended literature 2) Case studies' analysis 3) Analysis of one concept/pathology in neuropsychology 4) Completing the course feedback questionnaire.

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1. Examination	-	-
2. Examination	-	-
1) Test: explain in writing the localisation of the higher psychic functions and the manifestations of the higher psychic function disorders, brain development and age-related brain changes (30%). 2) Case studies (20%) Three case studies identifying cognitive symptoms and their corresponding brain structures. 8 – 10 points – correct answers to all three cases are given; 4 – 7 points – partially correct answers are given or answers need significant clarifications; 1 – 3 points – no full case analysis has been performed. 3) Analysis of one concept/pathology in neuropsychology. (40%) In groups (3 students) analyse one chosen concept or pathology considered in neuropsychology, and presents: the main authors, theoretical background, brain regions, cognitive functions, treatment/rehabilitation approaches, the role of psychologist. The analysis should be presented in groups (5 min). 8 – 10 points – correct analysis was performed, the student relied only on scientific sources. 4 – 7 points – the performed analysis is incomplete, the student has relied on pseudo-scientific sources. 1 – 3 points – the performed analysis is incomplete, disorders are not described. 4) Analysis of one conference presentation from RSU Research Week on the topic of Neuropsychology, identifying: the aim of the study, main frameworks and publishing three main individual understandings. According to the RSU Study Reglament I, attendance to seminaries is compulsory and will be registered.

Cognitive processes and their disorders: seminar. Description Annotation: Case study analysis. Myths in neuropsychology - student presentations. Topics covered during the class: Which assessment methods would be the most useful in this case? What symptoms would be present in this case? Which methods used in neurorehabilitation could be applied in this case? What myths are present in neuropsychology and how to debunk them? Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Cognitive processes and their disorders: seminar. Description Annotation: Case study analysis. Myths in neuropsychology - student presentations. Topics covered during the class: Which assessment methods would be the most useful in this case? What symptoms would be present in this case? Which methods used in neurorehabilitation could be applied in this case? What myths are present in neuropsychology and how to debunk them? Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

History of and new perspectives in neuropsychology. Structure and functions of nervous system. Functional asymmetry of brain. Description Annotation: Definition and development of the concept of neuropsychology. New topics and research methods in neuropsychology. The structure and functions of nervous system. Functional asymmetry of the brain. Literature: Andrewes, D. (2015). Neuropsychology: From theory to practice. Psychology Press. Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Cognitive processes and their disorders: seminar. Description Annotation: Case study analysis. Myths in neuropsychology - student presentations. Topics covered during the class: Which assessment methods would be the most useful in this case? What symptoms would be present in this case? Which methods used in neurorehabilitation could be applied in this case? What myths are present in neuropsychology and how to debunk them? Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Higher cognitive processes and their disorders: attention and memory. Description Annotation: Types and neurobiological mechanisms of attention. Attention disorders. Types and neurobiological mechanisms of memory. Neurodegenerative diseases. Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Brain development and ageing brain. Prenatal period and its significance in later development. Normal cognitive ageing. Cognitive maintenance in ageing: nutrition, physical activity, cognitive reserve. Description Annotation: Prenatal period and related teratogens. Brain development in childhood and adolescence. Cognitive ageing. Cognitive maintenance in ageing: nutrition, physical activity, cognitive reserve, Literature: Andrewes, D. (2015). Neuropsychology: From theory to practice. Psychology Press. Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Cognitive processes and their disorders: seminar. Description Annotation: Case study analysis. Myths in neuropsychology - student presentations. Topics covered during the class: Which assessment methods would be the most useful in this case? What symptoms would be present in this case? Which methods used in neurorehabilitation could be applied in this case? What myths are present in neuropsychology and how to debunk them? Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Brain development and ageing brain. Prenatal period and its significance in later development. Normal cognitive ageing. Cognitive maintenance in ageing: nutrition, physical activity, cognitive reserve. Description Annotation: Prenatal period and related teratogens. Brain development in childhood and adolescence. Cognitive ageing. Cognitive maintenance in ageing: nutrition, physical activity, cognitive reserve, Literature: Andrewes, D. (2015). Neuropsychology: From theory to practice. Psychology Press. Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

History of and new perspectives in neuropsychology. Structure and functions of nervous system. Functional asymmetry of brain. Description Annotation: Definition and development of the concept of neuropsychology. New topics and research methods in neuropsychology. The structure and functions of nervous system. Functional asymmetry of the brain. Literature: Andrewes, D. (2015). Neuropsychology: From theory to practice. Psychology Press. Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Higher cognitive processes and their disorders: language and reasoning. Description Annotation: Characteristics of language and speech. Neurobiological mechanisms of language. Language disorders. Neurobiological mechanisms of thinking. Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Cognitive processes and their disorders: seminar. Description Annotation: Case study analysis. Myths in neuropsychology - student presentations. Topics covered during the class: Which assessment methods would be the most useful in this case? What symptoms would be present in this case? Which methods used in neurorehabilitation could be applied in this case? What myths are present in neuropsychology and how to debunk them? Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Visuo-spatial perception. Agnosia and apraxia. Description Annotation: Sense and perception. Neurobiological mechanisms of sense and perception. Perception disorders. Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Fundamentals of neuropsychological assessment and neuropsychological rehabilitation. Description Annotation: Fundamentals of neuropsychological assessment. Methods and approaches to neurorehabilitation. Literature: Šneidere, K. (2019) Psiholoģiskā palīdzība neirorehabilitācijā. No K. Mārtinsone un V. Sudraba. (red.), Veselības psiholoiģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplināra perspektīva (280. - 291.lpp.). RSU izdevniecība.

Cognitive processes and their disorders: seminar. Description Annotation: Case study analysis. Myths in neuropsychology - student presentations. Topics covered during the class: Which assessment methods would be the most useful in this case? What symptoms would be present in this case? Which methods used in neurorehabilitation could be applied in this case? What myths are present in neuropsychology and how to debunk them? Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Higher cognitive processes and their disorders: language and reasoning. Description Annotation: Characteristics of language and speech. Neurobiological mechanisms of language. Language disorders. Neurobiological mechanisms of thinking. Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Higher cognitive processes and their disorders: attention and memory. Description Annotation: Types and neurobiological mechanisms of attention. Attention disorders. Types and neurobiological mechanisms of memory. Neurodegenerative diseases. Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

History of and new perspectives in neuropsychology. Structure and functions of nervous system. Functional asymmetry of brain. Description Annotation: Definition and development of the concept of neuropsychology. New topics and research methods in neuropsychology. The structure and functions of nervous system. Functional asymmetry of the brain. Literature: Andrewes, D. (2015). Neuropsychology: From theory to practice. Psychology Press. Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Cognitive processes and their disorders: seminar. Description Annotation: Case study analysis. Myths in neuropsychology - student presentations. Topics covered during the class: Which assessment methods would be the most useful in this case? What symptoms would be present in this case? Which methods used in neurorehabilitation could be applied in this case? What myths are present in neuropsychology and how to debunk them? Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Higher cognitive processes and their disorders: language and reasoning. Description Annotation: Characteristics of language and speech. Neurobiological mechanisms of language. Language disorders. Neurobiological mechanisms of thinking. Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

History of and new perspectives in neuropsychology. Structure and functions of nervous system. Functional asymmetry of brain. Description Annotation: Definition and development of the concept of neuropsychology. New topics and research methods in neuropsychology. The structure and functions of nervous system. Functional asymmetry of the brain. Literature: Andrewes, D. (2015). Neuropsychology: From theory to practice. Psychology Press. Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Brain development and ageing brain. Prenatal period and its significance in later development. Normal cognitive ageing. Cognitive maintenance in ageing: nutrition, physical activity, cognitive reserve. Description Annotation: Prenatal period and related teratogens. Brain development in childhood and adolescence. Cognitive ageing. Cognitive maintenance in ageing: nutrition, physical activity, cognitive reserve, Literature: Andrewes, D. (2015). Neuropsychology: From theory to practice. Psychology Press. Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Higher cognitive processes and their disorders: attention and memory. Description Annotation: Types and neurobiological mechanisms of attention. Attention disorders. Types and neurobiological mechanisms of memory. Neurodegenerative diseases. Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Cognitive processes and their disorders: seminar. Description Annotation: Case study analysis. Myths in neuropsychology - student presentations. Topics covered during the class: Which assessment methods would be the most useful in this case? What symptoms would be present in this case? Which methods used in neurorehabilitation could be applied in this case? What myths are present in neuropsychology and how to debunk them? Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.

Cognitive processes and their disorders: seminar. Description Annotation: Case study analysis. Myths in neuropsychology - student presentations. Topics covered during the class: Which assessment methods would be the most useful in this case? What symptoms would be present in this case? Which methods used in neurorehabilitation could be applied in this case? What myths are present in neuropsychology and how to debunk them? Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., Freberg, L., & Cacioppo, S. (2021). Discovering psychology: The science of mind. Cengage learning.