Information Package

Program of Psychology (English)

PSY425

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS

Course Code
PSY425
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 applicant?s 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 Introduction of the Stroop Test and Practice Application
4th Week Stroop Test Application
5th Week Stroop Test Application and Reporting
6th Week Introduction of the Cancellation Test and Practice Application
7th Week Introduction of the Cancellation Test Application
8th Week Introduction of the Cancellation Test and Reporting
9th Week Midterm
10th Week Introduction of the Serial Digit Learning Test and Practice Application
11th Week Serial Digit Learning Test Application
12th Week Serial Digit Learning Test Application and Reporting
13th Week Introduction of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
14th Week Introduction of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and Practice Application
15th 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
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Practice 3 30
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Performance Practice 3 15 45
Total Work Load182
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.06
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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