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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
psychology
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Tammy Pilowsky Peleg
Coordinator Office Hours:
Sunday 10:00-12:00
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Tammy Peleg
Course/Module description:
Theoretical and practical aspects of the neuropsychological evaluation will be discussed.
Course/Module aims:
To be familiar with the theoretical background, the clinical considerations and the used techniques of the neuropsychological evaluation.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Critically evaluate the theoretical background of the neuropsychological evaluation.Indicate the various areas included in the evaluation.
Recognize specific techniques commonly used in neuropsychological evaluations.
Analyze conditions and reactions along the evaluation.
Attendance requirements(%):
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Course/Module Content:
Theoretical principles of neuropsychological evaluations, hypotheses development, test selection, anamnesis and testing of the following areas: visual perception, memory, attention, language
Required Reading:
Strauss, E., Sherman, E. M. S., & Spreen, O. (2006). A compendium of neuropsychological tests- 3rd ed. NY: Oxford University Press.
Lezak, M., Howieson, D.B., Bigler, E. D., & Tranel, D. (2012). Neuropsychological Assessment- 5th ed. Oxford University Press.Neuropsychological Assessment.
Additional Reading Material:
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 100 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
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