TESTING IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

PSI0273

Academic Year of enrolment:

2018

Year of supply:

2018/2019

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 2nd Cycle Degree in CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Disciplinary Sector:

General Psychology

Is part of:

CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

MAMMARELLA Nicola

Cycle:

Second semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives

The course's main aim is to provide the student with the theoretical and pratical knowledge about cognitive evaluation in clinical practice, the cognitive deficit profile and the use of cognitive evalutaion in rehabilitation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: the course, as part of the general learning objectives of the CdS, aims to stimulate and guide the application of the advanced knowledge about cognitive evaluation, even in relation to new theoretical approaches that guide research in the field.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS:
Knowledge and comprehension: the student should be able to recognize and apply the principal theories behind cognitive evaluation and the relation between them, describe recent orientations in cognitive evaluation.
-Autonomy of judgment: The student should be able to discuss a cognitive deficit profile and develop new analytical ponts of view;
- Comunication Ability: the student should be able to use the technical language of cognitive evaluation.

Contents

The course will focus on:
- key concepts of cognitive evaluation in clinical practice;
- main cognitive and neuropsychology testsl used during clinical evalutation;
- the cognitive deficit profile and its use in rehabilitation programs.

Extended Syllabus

Cognitive evaluation is a performance-based method to assess cognitive functioning. This method is used to examine the cognitive consequences of brain damage, brain disease, and severe mental illness. There are several specific uses of cognitive assessment, including collection of diagnostic information, differential diagnostic information, assessment of treatment response, and prediction of functional potential and functional recovery. Brain changes can be associated with nearly normal cognitive functioning, while individuals with no lesions detectable on imaging can have substantial cognitive and functional limitations.

Recommended Bibliography

- Stracciari, A., Berti, A., & Bottini, G. (2016). Manuale di valutazione neuropsicologica dell'adulto. Il Mulino, chap. 2-3-4-6-7-9.
- Mondini, S., Mapelli, D., Vestri, A. et al. (2011). L'Esame Neuropsicologico Breve 2. Milano, Raffaello Cortina. All chapters.
- scientific reports for those who attend

Teaching Methods

Lectures

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The exam is written with multiple choice questions. Exam time is approx. 30 min. Students can choose to complete the exam with an oral integration.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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