Information Package

Program of Psychology (English 30%)

PSİ425

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS

Course Code
PSİ425
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. List the neuropsychological tests frequently used in practice.
  2. List the test standardization stages.
  3. Create a neuropsychological test battery suitable for the problem situation.
  4. Format the conditions required for test execution.
  5. Apply, interpret and report the specified tests.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, the students are expected to gain general knowledge on what the neuropsychological tests are and how they are employed in fields of practice. They thoroughly learn the theoretical background and acquire skills of application, scoring, interpretation and reporting of the neurospychological tests specified in the course. Besides, by applying the tests they gain perspectives on the tests both from the applicants and the applied person?s point of view.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Neuropsychology and Neuropsychological Tests
2nd Week Neuropsychology and Neuropsychological Tests
3rd Week Evaluation and Reporting Neuropsychological Tests
4th Week Stroop Test, Introduction and Application
5th Week Stroop Test, Applications and Reporting
6th Week Cancellation Test, Introduction and Application
7th Week Cancellation Test, Applications and Reporting
8th Week Serial Digit Learning Test, Introduction and Application
9th Week Mid-Term Exam
10th Week Serial Digit Learning Test, Applications and Reporting
11th Week Aural Verbal Learning Test, Introduction and Application
12th Week Aural Verbal Learning Test, Applications and Reporting
13th Week In-class activity for brain regions
14th Week Boston Naming Test, Introduction
15th Week Meta Cognition Test, Introduction
16th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingKarakaş, S., Erdoğan Bakar, E. & Doğutepe Dinçer, E. (2013). BİLNOT Bataryası El Kitabı: Nöropsikolojik testlerin yetişkinler için araştırma ve geliştirme çalışmaları: BİLNOT- Yetişkin (Cilt I). Eğitim Yayınevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 15
Assignment 1 5
Practice 4 40
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 22 22
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 8 8
Performance Practice 4 8 32
Total Work Load181
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.03
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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