PSY 3022 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of neuropsychology. It will review the anatomy and function of brain, particularly that of the cerebral cortex. Major neuropsychological dysfunctions related to brain damage, as well as what neurological disorders can reveal about normal brain functioning, will be presented. Specific issues related to brain damage-induced memory loss, language impairments, deficits in attention, alterations in emotionality and affect, and changes in consciousness and perception of self are potential topics of study. Students will also gain an understanding of the typical assessment tools and procedures for diagnosing neuropsychological disorders. The course will also include how basic research in neuroscience informs the practice of neuropsychology. Prerequisite: PSY 2004: Physiological Bases of Behavior.