Neuropsychology

URL study guide

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/P_BNEUROP

Course Objective

To acquire knowledge and insight, at an introductory level, into the effects of brain damage on people's behavior and to become acquainted with the work of the clinical neuropsychologist.

Course Content

The principles of neuropsychology, based on our knowledge of the brain function, are discussed. Topics include neurological and psychiatric disorders such as agnosia, aphasia, dementia. The neuropsychological diagnostics is illustrated via patient cases matching as much as possible the literature.

Teaching Methods

Lectures and tutor groups

Method of Assessment

- Exam (multiple-choice)
- Attending the tutor groups is mandatory. -Bonus points can be obtained through assignment completion.

Literature

Kolb, B. and I.Q. Whishaw, (2021, 8th Edition). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology. Worth Publishers. The 8th edition differs significantly from previous editions, and cannot be substituted.

Custom Course Registration

Students need to sign in for the course, lectures, tutor groups and exam via VUnet.

Additional Information

Lectures are in English, workgroups are in English or Dutch dependent onthe chosen track.