Etude approfondie de cas en neuropsychologie et questions spéciales de psychologie cognitive

This courses is composed of two components:
- In-depth studies of clinical cases in neuropsychology: This component will allow students to return to the major case studies at the origin of our theoretical models in neuropsychology. After a brief history addressing the first case studies and the birth of neuropsychology, we will see how the succession of in-depth studies of clinical cases made it possible to gradually modify the theoretical models of cognitive functions. A few Statistical tools specific to the single and multiple case studies will also be presented. According to opportunities, specific cases will also be presented and discussed by Confirmed clinical neuropsychologists.
- Special questions in cognitive psychology : The subject topic depends on the guest teacher

This course aims on the one hand (a) to deepen the study of clinical methods and the interpretive approach of cognitive neuropsychology, relying in particular on analyzes of cases or pathologies in various fields (e.g. long-term memory and short term, oral and written language, gestural disorders, recognition of objects and faces, etc.), and on the other hand (b) by the presence of a guest, to deepen a particular field of cognitive psychology during a series of presentations (Special questions).

Cours co-requis

- In-depth studies of clinical cases in neuropsychology: Seminar with group-based exercises
- Special questions in cognitive psychology : Lecture given by a guest professor with mandatory attendance

Contribution to the teaching profile

- Collect, analyze and synthesize the information required for the neuropsychological assessment
- Use and design scientifically reliable tools to respond to professional situations encountered
- Communicate and exchange information in a clear and appropriate manner - Maintain an ethical reflection and act in accordance with the code of ethics in professional situations

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

The lecture slides will be available on the Virtual University.

Recommended readings:
Code, C., Joanette, Y., & Lecours, A. R.(Eds.). (1996). Classic cases inneuropsychology (Vol. 1). Psychology Press.
Code, C., Joanette, Y., Lecours, A. R., & Wallesch, C.W. (Eds.). (2012). Classic cases inneuropsychology (Vol. 2). Psychology Press.

Course notes

• Université virtuelle

Contacts

Contact with the professor regarding the course material should preferably take place during class (during the break or immediately after class) or, if necessary, by appointment (Gaetane.Deliens@ulb.be).

Campus

Solbosch

Method(s) of evaluation

• Oral presentation
• Group work
• Other
• Written report

Oral presentation

Group work

Other

Written report

In-depth studies of clinical cases in neuropsychology: A group project will be required, including a written report and an oral presentation in the form of a video.

Special questions in cognitive psychology : There will be no exam for this part. Only attendance is required.

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

Only the seminar component is subject to a quantified evaluation. The overall grade (/20) combines the grade for the oral presentation in video format (/10) and the grade for the written report (/10).
Attendance for the 'Special Questions in Cognitive Psychology' component is mandatory. In case of an unexcused absence for this component, the student will not be able to pass this course unit.

Language(s) of evaluation

• french