| Module Code | BAHPSY 301 | |
| Module Title | Neuropsychology | |
| Parent Programme/Stage | BA(Hons) Psychology | Stage Three/Award |
| Delivery Mode | FT/PT Blended | |
| NFQ | Irish National Framework of Qualifications /Level 8 | |
| EFQ | European Qualifications Framework /Level 6 | |
| ECTS | 10 | |
| Workload (hours per week) | 3 hours per week 2 x lec/1 x tutorial | |
| Description | Builds on module 101: The Biological Bases of Human Behaviour to further explore the psychological functions of different brain areas. Supports learners to discuss and think critically about the relationship between behaviour and brain function, through the study of classic studies in neuropsychology. Lectures/tutorials/ independent study/use of Moodle for directed self–study tasks | |
| Assessment | CA: 100% Ongoing | |
| Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: | ||
| 301A: | Demonstrate detailed knowledge of neural communication and the biology of the nervous system | |
| 301B: | Evaluate the role of key brain structures by comparing the functional characteristics of individuals with brain damage, to those without any signs of tissue damage. | |
| 301C: | Explain how the brain develops across the lifespan, including the understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders | |
| 301D: | Differentiate between acquired, congenital and pathological syndromes of brain injury. | |
| 301E: | Critically evaluate research methodology, including imaging and electrical recording, and the important research studies that have defined the field of neuropsychology | |
| Indicative Content: | ||
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– Introduction to the main concepts of Neuropsychology – functional neuroanatomy – Perception – neural mechanisms of sensation and perception ink object and facial recognition. Disorders of perception e.g., topographical disorientation, treatment and rehabilitation, virtual reality – Attention – attention deficits following traumatic brain injury, models of neglect, attention and working memory, limitations of psychometric tests – Executive Dysfunction – neuroanatomical basis of executive skills, assessment and features of executive function, social cognitive impairments, Goal Management Training and other interventions – Memory Disorders – models of memory disorders, amnesia – Disorders of Cerebral Asymmetry – split brain disconnection syndromes, alien hand and conscious awareness, recovery – Language Disorders – models, aphasias, agraphia, acquired dyslexia, language and the right hemisphere – Movement Disorders – motor and sensory systems, apraxia, basal ganglia system, cerebellum -Emotional Disorders – emotion and social dysfunction, lateralised emotional expression -Recovery from Brain Damage – mechanisms, factors that encourage recovery -Rehabilitation – techniques and the limitations of patients Integration between -Neuropsychological Functions. |
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