Course - Clinical Neuro Psychology - PSYPRO4605
PSYPRO4605 - Clinical Neuro Psychology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
In this course an introduction to clinical neuropsychology will be provided,focusing the treatment and rehabilitation of both adults and children. Biological risk factors will be examined and looked at in the light of the importance of environment for later development and the extent of any functional disturbances. Implications for learning, going to school, occupational activity and general functioning will be examined. Habilitation work with various problem groups will be an important topic. Teaching that builds further on the general aspects of mental problems in various age groups will also be provided.Methods of reviewing and rehabilitation of children and adults are emphasized. The course will give an introduction to the most important approaches, inclusive different diagnostic methods within the clinical area.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- The student has knowledge about clinical neuropsychology, especially connected to reviewing of brain injury.
- The student has knowledge about neuropsychological outcome and indications related to different conditions.
- The student has knowledge about biological risk factors and the importance of environment for later development and extent of functional disturbance.
- The student has knowledge about consequences for learning, school attendance, profession and general functions.
- The student has some knowledge about rehabilitation work with different patient groups with brain injuries.
Skills:
- The student can make reflections on and discuss the meaning of neuropsychological conditions.
- The student has knowledge about main methods connected to reviewing and rehabilitation.
General competence:
- The student is able to communicate and discuss clinical neuropsychological problems.
- The student is familiar to the main methods of reviewing.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars and exercises with group tutorials.
Further on evaluation
Previously approved mandatory assignments are approved for repeat of exam.
You can register for a re-sit examination if you have taken the examination in autumn this academic year, but did not pass - legitimate absence for the examination for this course autumn in this academic year
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Psychology Programme, 6 years (CPSY6)
Required previous knowledge
Passed exam in PSYPRO4201-4204 and PSYPRO4601-4604 is required.
The class will be divided into two from this semester. One group will take the PSYPRO4605 and PSYPRO4606, the second group PSYPRO4505 and perspective course, and reverse the following semester.
Course materials
See reading list.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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PSYPRO4084 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
PSYK4605 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-11-26 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 40 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"