Concept of neuropsychology

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Concept of neuropsychology

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Estudio multidisciplinario de las relaciones del cerebro y la actividad mental superior.

Explores relationship brain-behavior

Question 2

Objective of NP

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Unify the knowledge of neurobiological and psychobiological processes.

Study the organization of psychological activity based on the brain.

Areas of knowledge, clinical and application.

Question 3

Neurology vs NP

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Neurology examines vegetative, sensory and motor functions and is responsible for pharmacological treatment
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NP evaluates cognitive functions and is responsible for programming and administering cognitive rehabilitation treatments for damaged mental functions

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Characteristics of NP

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Neuroscientific character.

Studies higher mental functions.

Primarily deals with the manifestation of the associative cerebral cortex.

Studies consequences of brain damage.

Uses human models.

Interdisciplinary.

Question 5

1. Neuropsychological assesment

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Proccess that uses standarized tests and proccedures to syistematically asess various areas. Recommended when there’s a suspect of a deficit.

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2. Cognitive rehabilitation

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Development of intervention and rehabilitation programs for cognitive functions in healthy or injured subjects.

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3. Prevention of brain damage

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Primary, Secondary and Tertiary levels of prevention

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4. Research on behavior - brain relationships

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Creation of new tests, tools, treatments, research, etc.

Question 9

5. Guidance

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Personal and family guidance on brain damage