Neuropsychology (classes) WF-ZPS-PNC-1
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Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Learning outcomes
knowledge
EK _W07 student has knowledge of the biological bases of behavior, is able to recognize and interpret the biological mechanisms underlying mental processes (cognitive, emotional, motivational, responsible for individual differences)
knowledge
EK_U04 student is able to choose appropriate research techniques to diagnose psychoneurological disorders, personality, performance of other mental functions (cognitive, emotional, motivational.
EK_U06 Student can apply appropriate methods of statistical analysis to interpret empirical data and techniques used to assess the value of research
competence
EK_K04 student is able to organize training presenting psychological problems (to analyze the cognitive issues)
lecture activity 30 h
practice activity 30 h
consultations 4h
time for preparation examinatin protocol 10 h
preparation to exam 20 h
Summary: 94h/30~3 ECTS
In terms of annual workload doubled.
ECTS ~3
Assessment criteria
Knowledge:
- to obtain 2 (unsatisfactory): The Student cannot explain the goals and methods of neuropsychological diagnosis in clinical practice, does not indicate dependencies between brain damage and cognitive and and behavioural functions; does not characterise theoretical fundamentals, construction and application of basic neuropsychological tests. Does not explain practical aspects of rehabilitating patients after brain damage nor psychological assistance of patients with brain dysfunctions.
- to obtain 3 (satisfactory): The Student lists dependencies between brain damage and cognitive and behavioural functions. Characterises theoretical fundamentals, construction and application of basic neuropsychological tests. A Student is superficially familiarised with practical aspects of rehabilitating patients after brain damage and psychological assistance of patients with brain dysfunctions.
- to obtain 4(good): The Student discusses dependencies between brain damage and cognitive and behavioural functions. Characterises theoretical fundamentals, construction and application of basic neuropsychological tests. Briefly explains practical aspects and specificity of rehabilitating patients after brain damage and psychological assistance of patients with brain dysfunctions.
- to obtain 5 (very good): The Student perfectly recognises dependencies between brain damage and cognitive and behavioural functions. Characterises in details theoretical fundamentals, construction and application of basic neuropsychological tests. Explains in detail the principles and directions of rehabilitation and therapeutic activities for patients with brain dysfunctions.
Abilities:
- to obtain 2 (unsatisfactory): The Student does not correctly select or use tests for neuropsychological diagnosis; does not recognise dependencies between brain damage and cognitive and behavioural functions. Cannot plan and develop rehabilitation and therapeutic activities for patients with brain dysfunctions.
- to obtain 3 (satisfactory): The Student can select and use several tests for neuropsychological diagnosis; presents selective dependencies between brain damage and cognitive and behavioural functions; can present an outline of rehabilitation and therapy plan for patients with brain damage.
- to obtain 4 (good): The Student can correctly select and use tests for neuropsychological diagnosis, but has difficulties with global picture in diagnosis; briefly presents the plan of rehabilitation and therapy for patients with brain dysfunction.
- to obtain 5 (very good): The student freely uses neurological tests; can very well justify application of specific tests. proposes adequate rehabilitation and therapy plans for patients with brain dysfunction.
Competences:
The assessment covers subjective approach to patients and proceeding consistent with the principles of ethical and professional code for psychologists.
Bibliography
1. Borkowska, A., Zaburzenia funkcji poznawczych w chorobach psychicznych. Kraków 2005;
2. Cummings,J.L., Mega, M.S., Neuropsychiatria. Wrocław 2005;
3. Domańska, Ł., Borkowska, A.R., Podstawy neuropsychologii klinicznej. Lublin 2008;
4. Herzyk, A.,Daniluk, B., Pąchalska,M., Duncan MacQueen, B.(red.), Neuropsychologiczne konsekwencje urazów głowy. Jakość życia pacjentów. Lublin 2003;
5. Herzyk, A. Wprowadzenie do neuropsychologii klinicznej. Warszawa 2012;
6. Lezak, M.D., Neuropsychological Assessment. Oxford 2005;
7. Pąchalska, M., Neuropsychologia kliniczna. Urazy mózgu. Warszawa 2007;
8. Pąchalska, M., Kwiatkowska, G.E., Neuropsychologia a humanistyka. Lublin 2010;
9. Prigatano, G.P., Rehabilitacja neuropsychologiczna. Warszawa 2009;
10. Turlough FitzGerald M.J., Gruener G., Mtui, E., Neuroanatomia. Wrocław 2008;
11. Sacks, O., Mężczyzna, który pomylił swoją żonę z kapeluszem. Poznań 2008;
12. Sacks, O., Antropolog na Marsie. Poznań 2008;
13. Sacks, O., Muzykofilia. Opowieści o muzyce i mózgu. Poznań 2009;
14. Walsh, K., Darby,D., Jak rozumiec uszkodzenia mózgu. Podstawy diagnozy neuropsychologicznej. Warszawa 2001;
15. Walsh, K., Neuropsychologia kliniczna. Gdańsk 2008
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