DPSY5261

Neuropsychological models of cognition and behaviour part 1 ( points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Greg Savage

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will: 1. Understand the cognitive and behavioural consequences of acquired and developmental brain disorders, 2. Have knowledge of neural and genetic bases of attention, memory, executive processes, motor control, language and thought, in both in normality and pathology, 3. Show competency in identifying the major pathognomonic signs and symptoms associated with various neuropsychological disorders, and 4. Understand the current theoretical models proposed to account for each of the various neuropsychological disorders.

Assessment: (a) Six multiple choice questions (with correct answer indicated) generated by the student for the lecturer (b) A case history and case note corresponding to one of the lecture topics.