Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
PSK 6600		Principles and Implementations of Neuropsychological Assessment II	3/0/0	DE	Turkish	6

Course Goals	The goal of this course is introducing the general assessment principles of neuropsychological assessment and testing the different aspects of neuropsychological functions such as memory, attention, visuo-spatial abilites, language, vs. by using standardized test batteries.
Prerequisite(s)	--
Corequisite(s)	--
Special Requisite(s)	--
Instructor(s)	Lecturer Sena Kıcıklar
Course Assistant(s)	--
Schedule	Monday, 12.00-15.00, 3B-08/10, Ataköy Campus
Office Hour(s)	Assistant Professor Serra İçellioğlu, office no: 3C-02
Teaching Methods and Techniques	-Verbal presentation -Implementation
Principle Sources	--Neuropsychological assessment, Muriel D. Lezak, 4. Basım, Oxford Press. - Bilnot- Yetişkin Nöropsikolojik Testlerin Yetişkinler için Araştırma ve Geliştirme Çalışmaları, Sirel Karakaş , Eğitim Kitabevi, İstanbul (2013). -Öktem Sözel Bellek Süreçleri Testi (ÖKTEM-SBST), Öget Öktem-Tanör. 2011, Türk Psikologlar Derneği: Ankara.
Other Sources	- Davranışsal ve Kognitif Nörolojinin Temel İlkeleri, Ed. Hakan Gürvit, Yelkovan Yayıncılık, İstanbul (2004).

Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	Introduction to neuropsychology, developmental process and implementation scopes	Verbal lecture
2. Week	Implementation problems, choosing the right tests, interpretation of the results and interpretation criteria	Verbal lecture
3. Week	occipital lobes, substructures and functions	Verbal presentation
4. Week	temporal lobes, substructures and functions	Verbal presentation, implementation
5. Week	parietal lobes, substructures and functions	Verbal presentation, implementation
6. Week	frontal lobes, substructures and functions	Verbal presentation, implementation
7. Week	MIDTERM
8. Week	Testing the learning and memory: California Verbal Learning Test, Verbal Memory Processes Test	Verbal presentation, implementation
9. Week	Testing Vigilance, Concentration and Attention: Digit Span Tests, Spatial Span Test, Corsi Block Tapping Test, Reversal Counting. Testing Perseveration: Verbal fluency (semantic and fonemic) counting in series	Verbal presentation, implementation
10. Week	Testing irrelevant response inhibition, category shifting: Stroop Test, Go-NoGo Test, Trail Making Test, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test	Verbal presentation, implementation
11. Week	Testing Planning, Sequencing: Clock Drawing Test, Porteus Mazes Test, Luria's Alternan Series	Verbal presentation, implementation
12. Week	Testing language: Boston Naming Test Reasoning: Similarities SubTest of WAIS, Raven's progressive matrices test	Verbal presentation, implementation
13. Week	Arithmetical Skills: WAIS Subtest Complex Visuo-Spatial Abilities: Line Orientation Test, Face Recognition Test	Verbal presentation, implementation
14. Week	Decision-making: Iowa Gambling Test Social Cognition: Faux Pas Test	Verbal presentation, implementation
15. Week	FINAL TERM
16. Week	FINAL TERM
17. Week	FINAL TERM

Assessments
Evaluation tools	Quantity	Weight(%)
Midterm(s)	1	35
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations	1	0
Attendance	1	15
Final Exam	1	50

Program Outcomes PO-1 Ability to integrate both theorical and practical knowledge in different domains of psychology. PO-2 Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings of psychology on both theory and implication. PO-3 Understanding the difference between science, art, philosophy and common sense paralel to evolution of human life and cognition. PO-4 Gain interdisciplinary perspectives about the evolution of human being and societies. PO-5 Design, run experiment research; collect, analyze and interpret research data; write research reports effectively. PO-6 Ability to Access and use of information effectively; browse interdisciplinary literature, use databases and other information sources properly. PO-7 Gain analytical and critical thinking and writing skills. PO-8 Use appropriately the technical language of science of psychology in oral and written communication and presentation skills. PO-9 High comprehension of at least a foreign language. PO-10 Improve attitudes, abilities and motivation that bring out self efficiacy, talent and creativity. PO-11 Develop skills and abilities for self critisicm and self growth. PO-12 Achieve personal implements for team working. PO-13 Increase sensitivity and awareness to reflect on communication and problem solving processes. PO-14 Ability to develop social sensitivity and consciousness to conduct social responsibility projects. PO-15 Develop leadership skills and management of human relations. PO-16 Professional ethical consciousness. PO-17 Interact effectively and work productively with others. PO-18 Apply technical knowledge of psychology to problem solving processes in professional work settings.

Learning Outcomes LO-1 Knowing the difference properties of different neuropsychological test batteries. LO-2 Knowing which test can bu used for assessing different cognitive functions. LO-3 Reporting the results of neuropsychological assessment. LO-4 Knowing methods of standardization and normative data studies. LO-5 Knowing the neuropsychological examination procedures.

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