NEUROPSICOLOGIA Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is neuropsychology?
Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between brain function and behavior.
True or False: Neuropsychology only focuses on brain injuries.
False
Fill in the blank: Neuropsychologists often use ________ to assess cognitive functions.
neuropsychological tests
What is the primary focus of clinical neuropsychology?
To assess and treat cognitive and behavioral effects of brain injuries or neurological conditions.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a common area of study in neuropsychology? A) Memory B) Emotion C) Quantum Physics
C) Quantum Physics
What is the role of a neuropsychologist?
To evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals with cognitive and behavioral issues related to brain function.
True or False: Neuropsychological assessments can help in the diagnosis of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information.
occipital
What type of brain imaging technique is commonly used in neuropsychology?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Multiple Choice: Which cognitive function is primarily assessed by the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test? A) Memory B) Executive function C) Language skills
B) Executive function
What are some common disorders that neuropsychologists evaluate?
Traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
True or False: Neuropsychology integrates principles from psychology and neuroscience.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ lobe is associated with planning and decision-making.
frontal
What is the purpose of neuropsychological rehabilitation?
To help individuals recover and adapt cognitive functions after brain injury or neurological illness.
Multiple Choice: Which assessment tool is used to evaluate memory function? A) Beck Depression Inventory B) Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test C) Stroop Test
B) Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test
