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What type of information is necessary to understand a patient's condition prior to an evaluation?
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?
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?
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?
What is a key component of the examination performed by a neurologist?
What is the goal of administering standardized tests/test batteries in patient evaluation?
What is the goal of administering standardized tests/test batteries in patient evaluation?
What is the primary focus of cognitive neuropsychology?
What is the primary focus of cognitive neuropsychology?
Which of the following best describes the clinical aspect of neuropsychology?
Which of the following best describes the clinical aspect of neuropsychology?
How do cognitive neurosciences generally contribute to the understanding of cognitive functions?
How do cognitive neurosciences generally contribute to the understanding of cognitive functions?
Which research method in neuropsychology involves defining models of normal cognitive functioning?
Which research method in neuropsychology involves defining models of normal cognitive functioning?
What is a key component of cognitive neuropsychology's approach to understanding psychological processes?
What is a key component of cognitive neuropsychology's approach to understanding psychological processes?
What effect did the removal of Henry Gustav Molaison's hippocampus have on his memory?
What effect did the removal of Henry Gustav Molaison's hippocampus have on his memory?
What does the principle of localization of function in neuropsychology suggest?
What does the principle of localization of function in neuropsychology suggest?
What are diaschisis effects in relation to brain injuries?
What are diaschisis effects in relation to brain injuries?
What is a limitation in anatomo-clinical correlation when examining brain injuries?
What is a limitation in anatomo-clinical correlation when examining brain injuries?
Which advanced techniques are now used for anatomo-clinical correlations?
Which advanced techniques are now used for anatomo-clinical correlations?
What is the main function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What is the main function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which of the following correctly describes the blood-brain barrier?
Which of the following correctly describes the blood-brain barrier?
What is the purpose of sulci in the brain?
What is the purpose of sulci in the brain?
Which process primarily involves the formation of synapses between neurons?
Which process primarily involves the formation of synapses between neurons?
What is the first step in brain development as described?
What is the first step in brain development as described?
What is the role of cell pruning in brain development?
What is the role of cell pruning in brain development?
Which lobe is exclusively recognized as a sixth lobe by some classifications?
Which lobe is exclusively recognized as a sixth lobe by some classifications?
What distinguishes gyri from sulci in the brain?
What distinguishes gyri from sulci in the brain?
What does the term 'temporal resolution' refer to in neurophysiological methods?
What does the term 'temporal resolution' refer to in neurophysiological methods?
Which method uses electrodes placed on the scalp to record neuronal activity?
Which method uses electrodes placed on the scalp to record neuronal activity?
In the event-related potential design, what is averaged together to find statistical differences?
In the event-related potential design, what is averaged together to find statistical differences?
What is one intrinsic limitation of EEG mentioned in the content?
What is one intrinsic limitation of EEG mentioned in the content?
What is measured during in vivo electrophysiology?
What is measured during in vivo electrophysiology?
Which statement is true about the differences between EEG and MEG?
Which statement is true about the differences between EEG and MEG?
In the context of neuroimaging techniques, how does PET assess brain activity?
In the context of neuroimaging techniques, how does PET assess brain activity?
What does a reduced Ne/ERN amplitude in PD patients suggest?
What does a reduced Ne/ERN amplitude in PD patients suggest?
What is a key element that differentiates EEG from ERPs?
What is a key element that differentiates EEG from ERPs?
Which feature is most accurate regarding the number of channels used in clinical and experimental EEG?
Which feature is most accurate regarding the number of channels used in clinical and experimental EEG?
What role does myelogenesis play in the nervous system?
What role does myelogenesis play in the nervous system?
Which brain region is considered the last to mature?
Which brain region is considered the last to mature?
What physiological difference is observed in the left and right hemispheres?
What physiological difference is observed in the left and right hemispheres?
Which of the following best describes the dominant hemisphere for a right-handed person?
Which of the following best describes the dominant hemisphere for a right-handed person?
What general trend is noted in the comparison of male and female brains?
What general trend is noted in the comparison of male and female brains?
What phenomenon did Paul Pierre Broca study in a patient known as 'Tan-Tan'?
What phenomenon did Paul Pierre Broca study in a patient known as 'Tan-Tan'?
What is not a characteristic of the right hemisphere of the brain?
What is not a characteristic of the right hemisphere of the brain?
What was the outcome of the injury sustained by Phineas Gage?
What was the outcome of the injury sustained by Phineas Gage?
Which statement accurately reflects gender differences in brain structure?
Which statement accurately reflects gender differences in brain structure?
Flashcards
Cognitive neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
The study of the organization of brain functions, including structure and how the brain processes mental activities.
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuropsychology
A branch of cognitive neuroscience that examines the link between brain damage and cognitive impairments.
Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology
The study of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional issues related to brain damage or dysfunction.
Case study method
Case study method
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Neuropsychological research
Neuropsychological research
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Demographic data and cognitive-behavioral history
Demographic data and cognitive-behavioral history
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Patient interview
Patient interview
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Administration of standardized tests/test batteries
Administration of standardized tests/test batteries
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Neuropsychological assessment
Neuropsychological assessment
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Awareness of deficits or illness
Awareness of deficits or illness
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What is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
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What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?
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What is the cerebrum?
What is the cerebrum?
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What are gyri and sulci?
What are gyri and sulci?
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What is the frontal lobe responsible for?
What is the frontal lobe responsible for?
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What is the parietal lobe responsible for?
What is the parietal lobe responsible for?
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What is the temporal lobe responsible for?
What is the temporal lobe responsible for?
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What is the occipital lobe responsible for?
What is the occipital lobe responsible for?
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy
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Hippocampus
Hippocampus
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Localization of function
Localization of function
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Diaschisis
Diaschisis
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Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electroencephalography (EEG)
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International 10-20 System
International 10-20 System
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Event-Related Potentials (ERPs)
Event-Related Potentials (ERPs)
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Neuronal Desynchronization
Neuronal Desynchronization
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ERP Averaging
ERP Averaging
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ERP Latency
ERP Latency
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Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
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In Vivo Brain Recording
In Vivo Brain Recording
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
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Myelogenesis
Myelogenesis
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Brain maturation
Brain maturation
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Prefrontal cortex
Prefrontal cortex
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Lateralization
Lateralization
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Left hemisphere
Left hemisphere
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Right hemisphere
Right hemisphere
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Corpus callosum
Corpus callosum
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Anatomo-functional correlations
Anatomo-functional correlations
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Patient 'Tan-Tan'
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Phineas Gage
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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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