Ch 2: How does neuropsychology work in practice

Question 1

Diagnostic cycle: four stages

Answer 1

1. the complaints analysis
2. problem analysis
3. diagnosis
4. indication for treatment

Question 2

Fixed battery of tests

Answer 2

used for scientific research

Question 3

flexible test battery

Answer 3

used for neuropsychological examination

Question 4

Advantages of computerised tests

Answer 4

1. decrease in standardization
2. accurate recording of responses
3. time saving

especially recommended when attention and reaction time are measured

Question 5

Reliability

Answer 5

accuracy of a test

test-retest (correlation coefficient)
inter-rater reliability (Cohens kappa)

Question 6

Face validity

Answer 6

does the test seem to measure what it is supposed to measure

Question 7

Content validity

Answer 7

is the test representative of the topic that is to be measured

Question 8

Construct validity

Answer 8

to what extend does the result of the test actually reflect the cognitive function that is measured

Question 9

criterion validity

Answer 9

to what extent does the test predict the actual behavior of a patient with regard to an external criterion (predictive validity) and what is the similarity between this test and another instrument with the same measurement pretention (concurrent validity)

Question 10

Ecological validity

Answer 10

how does the score on a test predict the functioning of the patient in his/her own environment