Teacher(s)
Language
French
Main themes
Issues related to neuropsychological diagnosis and rehabilitation in relation to memory deficits, attentional and executive function deficits, social cognition deficits and perception and action deficits.
Special emphasis is put on issues which allow (1) choosing adequate diagnostic tools, (2) critically interpreting a patient's profile in relation to theoretical models, (3) writing a neuropsychological report and (4) identifying the relevant type of intervention for a given patient as well as the means to verify the effectiveness of the intervention.
Special emphasis is put on issues which allow (1) choosing adequate diagnostic tools, (2) critically interpreting a patient's profile in relation to theoretical models, (3) writing a neuropsychological report and (4) identifying the relevant type of intervention for a given patient as well as the means to verify the effectiveness of the intervention.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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At the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to: - Analyze the profile of performance of a patient on classic neuropsychological tests in relation to a cognition model (A1 and A2) - Present the results of neuropsychological tests in a neuropsychological report by following the conventional writing format (C1 and C2) - Propose intervention options which are in line with the patient's profile (B1 and secondarily B2 and B3) In addition, group work on a clinical vignette and the administration of neuropsychological tests will reinforce the following competences: - Interacting efficiently with peers (D1, D2, D3) - Acting as a university psychologist in a rigorous, deontological and ethical manner (E1, E2, E3) Finally, self-learning opportunities will allow the student to assess and increase his/her professionalism and competences (F1 and F2). |
Content
The course is organized around three modules:
Module 1: Introduction to neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation. This module introduces the different components of neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation. The module includes a familiarization with various neuropsychological rehabilitation techniques.
Module 2: Neuropsychological test administration and correction. This module presents the different components of a neuropsychological assessment and familiarizes the student with the administration and correction of classic neuropsychological tests.
Module 3. Neuropsychological test interpretation. This module familiarizes the student with the interpretation of classic neuropsychological test results.
Module 1: Introduction to neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation. This module introduces the different components of neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation. The module includes a familiarization with various neuropsychological rehabilitation techniques.
Module 2: Neuropsychological test administration and correction. This module presents the different components of a neuropsychological assessment and familiarizes the student with the administration and correction of classic neuropsychological tests.
Module 3. Neuropsychological test interpretation. This module familiarizes the student with the interpretation of classic neuropsychological test results.
Teaching methods
Module 1: Activities include lecture sessions and a group coursework in which students apply concepts seen in class in terms of intervention.
Modules 2 and 3: Activities include group sessions and self-study materials and exercises to get hands-on experience in test administration, correction and interpretation.
Modules 2 and 3: Activities include group sessions and self-study materials and exercises to get hands-on experience in test administration, correction and interpretation.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment:
(A) Demonstration of the ability to administer and score neuropsychological tests during a practical session. This component accounts for 30% of the overall grade and assesses the learning outcomes associated with Module 2.
(B) A written group assignment (10% of the overall grade) assessing students’ ability to formulate an objective for neuropsychological intervention (Module 1).
(C) A written examination (60% of the overall grade). The examination consists of a multiple-response question (MRQ) section and an open-ended question section. It assesses the interpretation of neuropsychological test results (Module 3), understanding of assessment and intervention approaches in neuropsychology (Module 1), and knowledge of the intervention techniques covered in the course (Module 1).
The overall grade is calculated by combining the grades obtained for the three components of the course. It corresponds to the weighted average of grades A, B, and C.
If the overall grade is a fail following the January examination session:
(A) Demonstration of the ability to administer and score neuropsychological tests during a practical session. This component accounts for 30% of the overall grade and assesses the learning outcomes associated with Module 2.
(B) A written group assignment (10% of the overall grade) assessing students’ ability to formulate an objective for neuropsychological intervention (Module 1).
(C) A written examination (60% of the overall grade). The examination consists of a multiple-response question (MRQ) section and an open-ended question section. It assesses the interpretation of neuropsychological test results (Module 3), understanding of assessment and intervention approaches in neuropsychology (Module 1), and knowledge of the intervention techniques covered in the course (Module 1).
The overall grade is calculated by combining the grades obtained for the three components of the course. It corresponds to the weighted average of grades A, B, and C.
If the overall grade is a fail following the January examination session:
- Grades of 10/20 or above for individual components will automatically be carried over to the September examination session and included in the calculation of the weighted average.
- Students may retake in September any component for which they obtained a grade below 10/20. If a student chooses not to retake a failed component, the grade obtained for that component in January will be carried over to the September examination session and used in the calculation of the weighted average.
Other information
The course builds on concepts covered in the BAC3 course LPSP1327 Clinical Neuropsychology. The content of this course is made available on Moodle as self-study material for students who did not take it during Block 3.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is permitted, provided that it is used responsibly and in accordance with good scientific and academic practices, as well as with the guidelines provided in this course.
This course is offered in an “English-friendly” format:
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is permitted, provided that it is used responsibly and in accordance with good scientific and academic practices, as well as with the guidelines provided in this course.
This course is offered in an “English-friendly” format:
- The course is taught partly in French and partly in English. The slides are provided in the same language as that used for the corresponding part of the course.
- The multiple-response questions (MRQs) in the written examination are in French. Answers to the open-ended questions may be provided in either French or English.
- Module 1 requires students to complete a group assignment in French.
Online resources
Course slides, documents and exercises on Moodle.
Bibliography
Facultatif pour approfondir la matière/Optional for further study :
E. Barbeau, P. Azouvi, H. Amieva & F. Colette (2023). Traité de neuropsychologie clinique de l’adulte, Tome 1: Evaluation. De Boeck
X. Seron & M. Van der Linden (2016). Traité de neuropsychologie clinique de l’adulte, Tome 2 : rééducation. De Boeck.
S. Majerus, M. Poncelet,. M. Van der Linden, I. Jambaqué & L. Mottron (2020). Traité de neuropsychologie de l'enfant. De Boeck.
E. Barbeau, P. Azouvi, H. Amieva & F. Colette (2023). Traité de neuropsychologie clinique de l’adulte, Tome 1: Evaluation. De Boeck
X. Seron & M. Van der Linden (2016). Traité de neuropsychologie clinique de l’adulte, Tome 2 : rééducation. De Boeck.
S. Majerus, M. Poncelet,. M. Van der Linden, I. Jambaqué & L. Mottron (2020). Traité de neuropsychologie de l'enfant. De Boeck.
Teaching materials
- Moodle
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Psychology
