PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1311002096

Ders İsmi:

Neuropsychological Tests

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
2	2	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. Telat Gül ŞENDİL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to introduce students to various tests and assessment methods used in the field of neuropsychology, and to provide knowledge and skills in administering, interpreting, and reporting these tests. The aim is for students to understand the relationship between brain and behavior, and learn how psychological tests can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychological disorders.

Course Content:

Foundations and history of neuropsychology
Brain structures and functions
Neuropsychological assessment processes
Various neuropsychological tests and their application areas (attention, memory, language, functional skills, etc.)
Interpretation and reporting of test results
Case studies in neuropsychological assessment

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understand the basics and application areas of neuropsychological tests
2) Interpret and report test results professionally
3) Will be able to act in accordance with ethical rules in the neuropsychological evaluation process
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Will be able to apply tests used in the evaluation of various neuropsychological disorders
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and foundations of neuropsychology	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
2)	Brain anatomy and functions	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
3)	Neuropsychological assessment process	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
4)	Attention and concentration tests	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
5)	Memory tests	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
6)	Language and aphasia tests	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
7)	Assessment of functional and executive skills	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
8)	Movement and coordination tests	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
9)	Personality and mood tests	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
10)	Neuropsychological assessment in children	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
11)	Neuropsychological assessment in old age	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
12)	Neuropsychological report writing	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
13)	Case studies: Evaluation and interpretation	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
14)	Innovative approaches in neuropsychological disorders	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
15)	Ethics and professionalism	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology
16)	General review and exam preparation	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	"Nöropsikolojiye Giriş" (Muriel Lezak) "Nöropsikolojik Değerlendirme" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler ve Jill M. Tranel) Akademik makaleler ve güncel araştırmalar Online veri tabanları ve nöropsikoloji ile ilgili web siteleri
References:	"Introduction to Neuropsychology" (Muriel Lezak) "Neuropsychological Assessment" (Muriel D. Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler and Jill M. Tranel) Academic articles and current research Online databases and websites related to neuropsychology

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	3	4	2
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2) Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3) Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4) To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5) Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6) Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7) Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8) To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9) To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10) Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2)	Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3)	Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4)	To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5)	Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6)	Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7)	Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8)	To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9)	To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10)	Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
Quiz	1	% 20
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	3	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	6	96
Quizzes	1	6	6
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			162