Students
PSYN8840 – Neuropsychological Disorders
2021 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jennifer Batchelor
Lecturer
Melanie Porter
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinNeuro or MClinPsych
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is designed as an introduction to common neuropsychological disorders including disorders of memory, adaptive functions, perception, praxis and language. Models of normal and abnormal function and case examples of dysfunction are presented.This unit is designed to provide insight into how neuropsychological disorders typically manifest. It provides students with an understanding of how functions such as memory, adaptive abilities, perception, praxis and language are typically disrupted as a result of neurological dysfunction. The unit relates to material taught in psychological assessment, professional practice, neuroanatomy and neuropsychopathology.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate understanding of the difference between psychological and neuropsychological assessment.
- ULO2: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the ways in which acquired brain damage can disrupt cognitive functioning
- ULO3: Demonstrate knowledge of the key characteristics of neuropsychological disorders, and how to identify these in a clinical setting
- ULO4: Appropriately interpret neuropsychological test results including base rate analysis
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Open book 90 minute examination | 50% | No | 01/06/21 |
| Assessment Title Interpretation of neuropsychological test results. | 25% | No | 30/03/21 |
| Interpretation of clinical data | 25% | No | 04/05/21 |
| Case conference class participation | 0% | Yes | Weeks 1 to 13 |
Open book 90 minute examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 32 hours
Due: 01/06/21
Weighting: 50%
Open book of six short answers questions in 90 minutes
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the difference between psychological and neuropsychological assessment.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the ways in which acquired brain damage can disrupt cognitive functioning
- Demonstrate knowledge of the key characteristics of neuropsychological disorders, and how to identify these in a clinical setting
- Appropriately interpret neuropsychological test results including base rate analysis
Assessment Title Interpretation of neuropsychological test results.
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: 30/03/21
Weighting: 25%
Description In 1750 words, students are required to interpret and analyse test results
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the difference between psychological and neuropsychological assessment.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the ways in which acquired brain damage can disrupt cognitive functioning
- Demonstrate knowledge of the key characteristics of neuropsychological disorders, and how to identify these in a clinical setting
- Appropriately interpret neuropsychological test results including base rate analysis
Interpretation of clinical data
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 04/05/21
Weighting: 25%
In 1750 words students are required to interpret and report on clinical data
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the difference between psychological and neuropsychological assessment.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the ways in which acquired brain damage can disrupt cognitive functioning
- Demonstrate knowledge of the key characteristics of neuropsychological disorders, and how to identify these in a clinical setting
- Appropriately interpret neuropsychological test results including base rate analysis
Case conference class participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Weeks 1 to 13
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Case conference class participation
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the difference between psychological and neuropsychological assessment.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the ways in which acquired brain damage can disrupt cognitive functioning
- Demonstrate knowledge of the key characteristics of neuropsychological disorders, and how to identify these in a clinical setting
- Appropriately interpret neuropsychological test results including base rate analysis
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Face to face seminars
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- Special Consideration Policy
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook