dissosiation in cog neuropsychology Flashcards
single dissociation
pateint damage area result function A being disrupted, function b intact
Double assosaition
damage area function a instant and function b disrupted
( adding on from single )
an example of single assosiation
wernickes singl assosiation is people comprehension but still able to produce speech
Broca- problem producing able to comprhend
an example of double assosiation
allow two function localised different in brain but show relation
wernick and broca together
pros double assosaition
form theory
relation between brain area through injury
cons
only localised brain injury
many function in one brain area
neuropsychology assesmnets
-brain injury- stroke, encephlatic, demention
-MH
- neurodevelopment-ADHD
types of tests
standerlies battery- range (lang,mem ect)= eg WECHSLER IQ
individual test- specific areas
issues on neuropsychological assesment
culture, imparment, emotional factors (anxiety)