Introduction to Neuropsychology
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What type of information is necessary to understand a patient's condition prior to an evaluation?

  • Demographic data and cognitive-behavioral history (correct)
  • Physician's medical school background
  • Patient's favorite hobbies
  • Patient's current employment status

    • Why might it be important to know the premorbid personality of a patient?

  • It helps in deciding the treatment regimen.
  • It allows for understanding changes in behavior post-pathology. (correct)
  • It is irrelevant to the evaluation process.
  • It determines the patient's insurance coverage.

    • Which of the following would NOT be considered during a patient interview?

  • Attentional skills
  • Speech and comprehension skills
  • Mood tone
  • Family's vacation plans (correct)

    • What is a key component of the examination performed by a neurologist?

    <p>Assessment of peripheral hearing or vision deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of administering standardized tests/test batteries in patient evaluation?

    <p>To compare the patient with community norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of cognitive neuropsychology?

    <p>Understanding cognitive processes and their disruptions in brain-damaged patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the clinical aspect of neuropsychology?

    <p>It involves diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive disorders related to brain dysfunctions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cognitive neurosciences generally contribute to the understanding of cognitive functions?

    <p>By studying physiological brain functions through animal experiments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research method in neuropsychology involves defining models of normal cognitive functioning?

    <p>The study of single cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of cognitive neuropsychology's approach to understanding psychological processes?

    <p>Using models to identify processing units and their collaborations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the removal of Henry Gustav Molaison's hippocampus have on his memory?

    <p>He could only remember information for 10-20 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of localization of function in neuropsychology suggest?

    <p>Different cognitive functions are localized in specific brain regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are diaschisis effects in relation to brain injuries?

    <p>Loss of function in distant brain structures due to primary damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation in anatomo-clinical correlation when examining brain injuries?

    <p>Different types of lesions can be challenging to circumscribe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which advanced techniques are now used for anatomo-clinical correlations?

    <p>Neuroimaging techniques like MRI and CT scans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>To protect the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the blood-brain barrier?

    <p>It protects brain tissue while permitting necessary substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sulci in the brain?

    <p>To divide different lobes and influence their functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process primarily involves the formation of synapses between neurons?

    <p>Synaptogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in brain development as described?

    <p>Neurogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cell pruning in brain development?

    <p>To eliminate excess neurons and refine circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe is exclusively recognized as a sixth lobe by some classifications?

    <p>Limbic lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes gyri from sulci in the brain?

    <p>Gyri are ridges, sulci are valleys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'temporal resolution' refer to in neurophysiological methods?

    <p>The ability to measure changes in brain activity over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method uses electrodes placed on the scalp to record neuronal activity?

    <p>Electroencephalography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event-related potential design, what is averaged together to find statistical differences?

    <p>Epochs of EEG data around sensory or cognitive stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one intrinsic limitation of EEG mentioned in the content?

    <p>Difficulty in precise source localization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is measured during in vivo electrophysiology?

    <p>Neuronal activity as local field potentials or single units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the differences between EEG and MEG?

    <p>MEG primarily detects magnetic fields induced by intracellular activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of neuroimaging techniques, how does PET assess brain activity?

    <p>By integrating CT with a radioactive tracer to observe chemical absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a reduced Ne/ERN amplitude in PD patients suggest?

    <p>No difference in error processing behaviorally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element that differentiates EEG from ERPs?

    <p>EEG measures amplitude and frequency, while ERPs measure amplitude and latency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is most accurate regarding the number of channels used in clinical and experimental EEG?

    <p>Experimental use can use up to 128-channel EEG caps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does myelogenesis play in the nervous system?

    <p>Insulates nerve fibers to speed up signal transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is considered the last to mature?

    <p>Pre-frontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological difference is observed in the left and right hemispheres?

    <p>The right frontal region typically projects further forward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the dominant hemisphere for a right-handed person?

    <p>Left hemisphere is dominant for language and analytical processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What general trend is noted in the comparison of male and female brains?

    <p>Males typically have higher grey and white matter volume than females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon did Paul Pierre Broca study in a patient known as 'Tan-Tan'?

    <p>Expressive aphasia and language comprehension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a characteristic of the right hemisphere of the brain?

    <p>It lateralizes language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the injury sustained by Phineas Gage?

    <p>His personality changed drastically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects gender differences in brain structure?

    <p>Females have a greater volume of grey matter relative to brain size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Neuropsychology

    • Focuses on the structure and function of the brain, mind, and mental processes.
    • Investigates behavioral and functional correlates of brain-damaged patients and neurologically healthy subjects across development, adulthood, and aging.
    • Employs models to identify processing units ("modules") and how they interact to enable complex cognitive processes like memory, attention, and language.

    Neuropsychology Disciplines

    • Experimental Neuropsychology: Investigates the (neuro)functional organization of the mind's neural correlates in relation to cognitive (dys)functions. It studies how brain-related disruptions impact psychological processes.
    • Clinical Neuropsychology: Diagnoses and rehabilitates brain dysfunctions (e.g., traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia) through assessments, treatment plans, and consultations. Aims to improve daily living skills and cognitive functions.

    Causes of Neuropsychological Disorders

    • Vascular pathologies: Ischemic pathologies (e.g., thrombosis, embolism, TIA) and hemorrhagic pathologies (e.g., hematomas).
    • Degenerative pathologies: Alzheimer's disease, focal onset dementias, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea, subcortical degenerative diseases, metal accumulation diseases, and progressive ataxias.
    • Language and learning disorders: primary language disorders and specific learning disabilities.
    • Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Complex Disabilities: Autism spectrum disorders, psychomotor delay, and isolated and syndromic intellectual disabilities.

    The Central Nervous System

    • The CNS comprises the brain and spinal cord.
    • The peripheral nervous system (PNS) encompasses everything else (including skeletal and autonomic nervous systems)

    Nerve Cells (Neurons)

    • Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system.
    • They transmit information electrically via synapses to other neurons and muscles.
    • The human brain has approximately 86 billion neurons.

    Brain Structure and Function

    • The brain's structure includes grey matter (neuronal cell bodies) and white matter (nerve fibers).
    • White matter allows efficient communication between grey matter regions.
    • The brain is divided into specialized regions with specific functions, and areas are interconnected via complex networks.
    • The Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) plays a crucial role in nutrient transport, waste removal, and protection.
    • The brain's blood supply is crucial for function, with cerebral arteries supplying oxygenated blood and veins draining deoxygenated blood.

    Different Brain Regions

    • The Cerebrum is divided into lobes (frontal, temporal, parietal, occipital, insula), each with specialized areas.
    • The brain stem and cerebellum play essential roles in basic life functions and movement.

    Brain Development and Maturation

    • Development involves neurogenesis, cell migration, cell differentiation, synaptogenesis, cell death and pruning, and myelogenesis.
    • Brain maturation is a complex process that involves both structural and functional changes over time.
    • Sex differences affect the structure of the brain.

    Neuropsychological Assessment and Techniques

    • Neuropsychological assessment: Involves evaluating an individual's cognitive functions to understand brain-behavior relationships, impairments, diagnose conditions, and plan interventions.
    • Techniques: Electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).
    • Neurogenesis: The creation of new neurons from neural stem cells.
    • Cell migration: The movement of cells to their appropriate locations in the brain.
    • Cell differentiation: The process by which cells become specialized into different types of neurons.
    • Synaptogenesis: The formation of synapses between neurons, allowing them to communicate.
    • Pruning: The elimination of excess neurons and synapses to refine neural circuits.
    • Myelogenesis: The formation of myelin sheaths around neurons, increasing communication speed.
    • Brain maturation: A progressive refinement of neural organization over time.
    • Different parts of the brain mature at different rates.
    • Techniques: Neuroimaging techniques, like MRI and PET scans, are used for creating detailed images of brain structure and function. Non-invasive techniques such as EEG and MEG help measure changes in electrical activity from the scalp. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) assesses the causal relationship between the brain and behavior by temporarily disrupting function.

    Brain Injury and Clinical Cases

    • Case studies like those of Phineas Gage and Henry Gustav Molaison exemplify the importance of brain localization for different functions, and how damages can have significant consequences.

    Limits of Anatomo-Clinical Correlations

    • Different types of brain lesions can vary in complexity and distribution, making it challenging to pinpoint specific causes of cognitive deficits.

    Cognitive Neuroscience Techniques

    • Neuroimaging techniques: Measure brain activity using different methods, including MRI, PET, and EEG.
    • Brain stimulation techniques: Temporarily affect brain activity, allowing researchers to infer causality.
    • Lesion studies: Analyze how brain damage influences behavior to infer the function of affected regions.

    In Vivo Brain Recording

    • Invasive techniques that directly record neuronal activity (e.g. electrophysiology, fMRI).

    Neuropsychological Treatment

    • Cognitive rehabilitation techniques aim to enhance brain plasticity to facilitate recovery from cognitive impairment.

    Summary of Clinical Neuropsychology

    • Aims: Diagnose conditions, assess patient’s cognitive profile, and plan appropriate treatment.
    • Assessment: Include interviews, standardized tests, and a variety of neuropsychological instruments.
    • Treatment: Includes therapeutic interventions and/or recommendations for rehabilitation and support.

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