May 09, 2025  
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Academic Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY-734 Neurological Disorders

4 semester credits


This course addresses the underlying neurological and organic bases, psychological ramifications, and neuropsychological consequences of common neurological disorders.
Delivery Method: Distance/Electronically Mediated
Grading Default: Letter
Note: Elective
Learning Outcome(s):  

  1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the organization of higher cortical functions as applied to specific neurological/neuropsychiatric disorders.
  2. Describe neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms that are typical of specific neurological disorders.
  3. Critically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a flexible versus fixed battery approach to the neuropsychological assessment of various neurological disorders.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of disease-specific neuropsychological/cognitive test profiles pertaining to specific neurological disorders.
  5. Discuss intervention recommended for specific neurological disorders.
  6. Explain multicultural factors that may adversely impact diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of neurological disorders.

 



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