Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to introduce the neuropsychology and its branches, the basic techniques and approaches, the neuropsychological assessment field and the stages of the neuropsychological test standardization; teaching some of the neuropsychological tests’ application and scoring; explaining the cognitive processes that neuropsychological tests measure. In addition, this course aims to conduct researches through the use of neuropsychological tests in 'healthy' individuals. This course aims to introduce the neuropsychology and its branches, the basic techniques and approaches, the neuropsychological assessment field and the stages of the neuropsychological test standardization; teaching some of the neuropsychological tests’ application and scoring; explaining the cognitive processes that neuropsychological tests measure. |
Course Content: |
The aim of this course is to introduce the neuropsychology and its branches, the basic techniques and approaches, the neuropsychological assessment field and the stages of the neuropsychological test standardization; teaching some of the neuropsychological tests’ application and scoring; explaining the cognitive processes that neuropsychological tests measure. In addition, this course aims to conduct researches through the use of neuropsychological tests in 'healthy' individuals. This course aims to introduce the neuropsychology and its branches, the basic techniques and approaches, the neuropsychological assessment field and the stages of the neuropsychological test standardization; teaching some of the neuropsychological tests’ application and scoring; explaining the cognitive processes that neuropsychological tests measure. |
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Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to neuropsychology
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2) |
Standardization stages
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3) |
Theoretical and practical information about the Line Orientation Test
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Theoretical and practical information about the Line Orientation Test
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Theoretical and practical information about the Digit Sequence Learning Test
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Application and scoring of the Digit Sequence Learning Test
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7) |
Theoretical and practical information about the Stroop Test
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Application and scoring of the Stroop Test
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Theoretical and practical information about the Marking Test
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10) |
Implementation and scoring of the Marking Test
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11) |
Theoretical and practical information about the Raven Test
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12) |
Application and scoring of the Raven Test
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13) |
Theoretical and practical information about the Wisconsin Card Mapping Test
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14) |
Administration and scoring of the Wisconsin Card Matching Test
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15) |
All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field |
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With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields. |
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Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. |
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Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. |
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Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. |
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Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. |
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