Advanced Neuropsychological Case Analysis

This course presents advanced case analysis techniques. Students integrate and apply their understanding of neuroanatomy, pathology, and neuropsychological tests to develop clinical/diagnostic formulation and reports. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and interpreting neuropsychological test data in a systematic manner, providing logical and reasonable differential diagnostic conclusions, and writing the results section of neuropsychological reports. We will also address theory and methods of detecting symptom exaggeration and feigning of neurocognitive dysfunction. This course is designed for the advanced-level student with prior coursework in neuropsychology.