Neuropsychology

Successful completion of the course will provide students with a theoretical background of central functions (e.g. memory, language, executive functions) as well as the major theories involving these functions. The students will also be able to understand the symptomatology observed after brain damage and formulate preliminary diagnostic impressions.

Objectives

The central aim of the course is the study of the structural and functional organisation of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the review of syndromes/behaviours/symptoms following CNS lesions.

Prerequisites

Behavioral Physiology I

Syllabus

1. Introduction in Neuropsychology 2. Basic neuroanatomy and basic principles of CNS function 3. Research methods in Neuropsychology 4. Frontal lobe anatomy and functions 5. Temporal and Occipital lobes: anatomy and functions 6. Occipital lobe anatomy and functions 7. Cerebral asymmetry and disconnection syndromes 8. Memory and related disorders 9. Language and related disorders 10. Attention and Consciousness 11. Introduction in neurological disorders 12. Plasticity, rehabilitation and recovery of functions 13. Neuropsychological assessment