Psychology 340 - Human Neuropsychology

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Haverford College

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SO R.Compton This seminar investigates the cognitive and emotional consequences of damage to the human brain, and analyzes how such investigation can advance our understanding of the normally functioning mind/brain. Overarching themes include problems in neuropsychological assessment, localization of function, and reorganization and plasticity of the brain. Topics include disorders of the motor systems (e.g., Parkinson's disease), disorders of perception, language, memory, and consciousness (e.g., agnosia, aphasia, amnesia, neglect), developmental disorders (e.g., autism), and neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease). Though the course will focus primarily on human clinical populations, contributions from studies of non-human animals and brain-imaging studies of neurologically intact humans will also be considered. Prerequisite: PSYC 217 or 250 or consent of instructor. Offered occasionally.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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