Chapter 2

Question 1

Shepherd Ivory Franz

Answer 1

Studied neuroplasticity, especially lesions

Question 2

Diagnostic cycle

Answer 2

1. Complaints analysis
2. Problem analysis (not always necessary)
3. Diagnosis
4. Indication for treatment

Question 3

Steps in working with patient

Answer 3

1. Referral question: well defined
2. Interview with patient: collecting info and building relationship
3. Interview with informant: If patient can’t provide information
4. Observation: as objective as possible
5. Tests and questionnaires.
6. Interpretation
7. Reporting

Question 4

Face validity

Answer 4

Extent to which a test seems to measure what it is supposed to measure

Question 5

Content validity

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Construct validity

Answer 6

Does the test measure what it is intended to measure

Question 7

Criterion validity

Answer 7

Can the test predict performance of external criterion. Predictive and concurrent validity

Question 8

Underperformance

Answer 8

Performance is impaired compared to what they would achieve given normal effort

Question 9

Places where a neuropsychologist works

Answer 9

1. Hospitals: mainly diagnostics, treatment is short term
2. Rehabilitation centers: Multidisciplinary, mainly treatment
3. Mental health care: multidisciplinary, psychoeducation, psychopathology
4. Residential homes: Somatic care, evaluation of cognitive skills.
5. Forensic institutions: Relationship between offense and cognition, mainly diagnostic