Neuropsychology exam 1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Summary of Neuropsychology Exam 1 as part of the course Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology

Summary of Clinical Psychology Exam 1 as part of the course Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology

What is trephination or trepanning, why is it done? What cultures was it known in? What do we know about the 'theory' cultures used to justify trepanning? correct answersTrephination/trepanning is when you make purposeful holes in a skull to reduce swelling in the brain. By making holes in the skull, it relieves pressure in the brain. Survivor had holes but had healing around the holes so it was made purposeful. It was during the prehistoric era, possibly Hippocratic. What were the two theo...

What is trephination or trepanning, why is it done? What cultures was it known in? Making holes in skull; possibly for relieving pressure on skull b/c of TBI; magical form of healing; ancient neurosurgery What were the two theories about the structure where behavior originates? What theory was held by Hippocrates? Aristotle? Cardiac hypothesis and brain hypothesis; Hippocrates = brain hypothesis, Aristotle = cardiac hypothesis What was Galen's knowledge of anatomy based on? How did Andrea...

Basal Ganglia correct answers FUNCTION: Codes and relays information associated with voluntary movement. Responsible for posture. STRUCTURE: Interface for cortex and cerebellum. Includes substantia nigra. DISORDER: Parkinson's disease with reduced levels of dopamine. DAMAGE: can lead to Akinesia, Bradykinesia, Tremors or Hyperkinesia Cerebellum correct answers FUNCTION: Balance, muscle tone, coordinating movement and posture. STRUCTURE: Makes up the hindbrain (pons + medulla)...

Psychology correct answers The study of describing, explaining, predicting and modifying behavior Neuropsychology correct answers The study of relations between brain functions and behavior Trephination correct answers The process of drilling holes in the skull Plato (brain hypothesis) correct answers -Believed the rational part of the soul lay in the brain because it is the organ closest to the heavens -Also discussed the idea that health is related to harmony between body and mind...

Full Summary of all lectures (week 1-8) for clinical neuropsychology specialization in english. IBP. Exam taken 2022-2023 (block 1)

Forensic Psychology: Exam 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A) Forensic Psychology: Exam 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A) Forensic Psychology: Exam 1 Questions and Answers (Graded A)The patterns of thinking and behavior associated with criminal offending are the focus of ________ and ________ a. forensic psychology and correctional psychology b. neuropsychology and correctional psychology c. forensic psychology and neuropsychology d. cognitive psychology and behavioral psychol...

Forensic Psychology: Exam 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+ The patterns of thinking and behavior associated with criminal offending are the focus of ________ and ________ a. forensic psychology and correctional psychology b. neuropsychology and correctional psychology c. forensic psychology and neuropsychology d. cognitive psychology and behavioral psychology -Answer-a. forensic psychology and correctional psychology Typical activities forensic psychologists engage in -Answer-Forensic ...

Why is "Imaging not enough" ? correct answers -Rapid development of neuropsychology arose out What are the 6 purposes of examination in neuro? correct answers 1. Diagnosis 2. Patient Care & Planning 3. Treatment Planning & Remediation 4. Treatment Evaluation 5. Research 6. Forensic Neuropsychology What is the purpose and significance of diagnosis in neuro? correct answers -e.g., Neurological vs. Psychiatric -neuroimaging is only part of the picture -less use for localization of le...