| Course name |
Assessment of individual functioning in clinical and health psychology |
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| Study-unit Code |
40252606 |
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| Curriculum |
Curriculum ii |
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| Lecturer |
Nicola Salvadori |
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| Lecturers |
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| Hours |
- 36 ore - Nicola Salvadori
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| CFU |
6 |
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| Course Regulation |
Coorte 2022 |
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| Supplied |
2023/24 |
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| Supplied other course regulation |
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| Learning activities |
Affine/integrativa |
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| Area |
Attività formative affini o integrative |
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| Sector |
MED/26 |
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| Type of study-unit |
Obbligatorio (Required) |
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| Type of learning activities |
Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
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| Language of instruction |
Italian |
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| Contents |
The main topics covered in the course will be: - Neurological aspects - Functional neuroanatomy of the CNS - Brain structures of the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain - Coordinates for brain imaging - Functional neuroanatomy of the cerebral cortex: lobes, sulci, gyri, primary, secondary, and associative cortices (unimodal, multimodal, and supramodal) - Cortical functions and higher cortical functions - Instrumental investigation techniques of the Central Nervous System - Cerebral circulation: ventricular system and arterial circulation - Anatomical and functional organization of the frontal lobe - Anatomical and functional segregation of the prefrontal cortex - Attentional networks and attention disorders - Executive functions and subcortico-frontal circuitry - Frontal syndromes - Introduction to clinical neuropsychology - General principles of the examination Neuropsychological - Phases, aims, and applications of neuropsychological assessment - Neuropsychological assessment tools - Oral language and acquired disorders: aphasia - Written language and acquired disorders: dyslexia and dysorthography - Memory functions and acquired disorders: amnestic syndromes - Praxic functions and acquired disorders: apraxia - Gnostic functions and acquired disorders: agnosia - Visuospatial functions and acquired disorders: visuospatial and body representation disorders - Neurological diseases with cognitive impairment - Neurodegenerative diseases with progression to dementia |
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| Reference texts |
Manuale di Neuropsicologia, G. Vallar, C. Papagno, 2018 III edizione, Il Mulino Diapositive del corso disponibili sulla piattaforma Unistudium |
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| Educational objectives |
The primary objective of the course is to provide students with a foundation for adequate knowledge of neuropsychological testing and its diagnostic use, with reference to acquired cognitive deficits in multiple pathological conditions, particularly neurodegenerative diseases. Among these, priority will be given to Alzheimer's disease, in its typical and atypical presentations. Students will acquire knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the neural circuits underlying normal cognitive functioning, the patterns of brain alteration underlying acquired cognitive dysfunction, and the neuropsychological correlates of these syndromes. Expected outcomes: - Increase knowledge of the neural basis of cognitive processes, and use the anatomical-clinical correlation method to correlate clinical symptoms with specific alterations in brain structure and function. - Understand the main testing tools used in neuropsychology. - Interpret a pattern of cognitive impairment to formulate a diagnostic hypothesis. - Evaluate opportunities for applying neuropsychological skills in clinical, theoretical, and experimental settings. Prerequisites: In order to understand and apply most of the theoretical and applied knowledge described in the course, students must have knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, the concept of higher cortical functions, and basic neurology. |
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| Prerequisites |
Nobody |
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| Teaching methods |
Frontal lessons |
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| Other information |
Office hours: Tuesday 3:00-4:30 p.m. on Teams |
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| Learning verification modality |
The exam will be structured as a written paper, organized as follows: four open-ended questions, requiring the student to write a short essay on aspects covered in the program, aimed at assessing the theoretical foundations and essential knowledge the student must have acquired; ten multiple-choice questions; and an optional oral exam. The time allotted will be two hours. For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or learning disabilities, visit http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa |
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| Extended program |
- Introduction to Neurology - Functional Neuroanatomy of the Cerebral Cortex - Cortical Functions and Higher Cortical Functions |
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