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What are the three pillars of neuropsychology?
What can be seen by others in relation to an individual's mental processes?
What is the term used in the text to describe behavior that is not present?
What is one of the goals of neuropsychologists?
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What do neuropsychologists want for people?
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What is the main function of vision mentioned in the text?
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Where does information from the right visual field end up in the brain?
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What happens if the damage occurs after the optic chiasm?
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What is akinetopsia?
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Which area is especially important for processing color?
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Study Notes
Neuropsychology Foundations
- The three pillars of neuropsychology are: brain, behavior, and cognition.
Observable Behavior
- Observable behavior that can be seen by others includes: posture, facial expressions, and speech patterns.
Behavioral Absence
- The term "negative symptom" is used to describe behavior that is not present, such as the lack of emotional response.
Goals of Neuropsychologists
- One of the primary goals of neuropsychologists is to understand the relationship between brain function and behavior.
Desired Outcome
- Neuropsychologists want to help people regain normal functioning and independence.
Vision Function
- The main function of vision mentioned in the text is to detect and process visual information.
Visual Information Processing
- Information from the right visual field ends up in the left hemisphere of the brain.
Damage to the Optic Chiasm
- If damage occurs after the optic chiasm, the result is homonymous hemianopia (blindness in the same visual field of both eyes).
Akinetopsia
- Akinetopsia is a rare condition where an individual is unable to perceive motion.
Color Processing
- The ventral pathway, particularly the V4 area, is especially important for processing color.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of neuropsychology, including cognition, emotion, and behavior. Explore how expressive behavior can be influenced and why it may differ from our intended actions. Challenge yourself with this advanced neuropsychology quiz!
