PSB_444 Cognitive functions - diagnostics and training

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Aneta Dorazilová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Zdenka Stránská, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each odd Thursday 17:00–18:30 ACPS
Prerequisites (in Czech)
PSA_0SZ Comprehensive Examination
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 16 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/16, only registered: 0/16
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of this course students should understand the theory of cognitive functions (basic characteristics, pathology, deficit, diagnostics, rehabilitation). They should be able to use basic psychodiagnostic methods and techniques of cognitive training. Students also should get a view of actual issues in this field.
Syllabus
  • basic concepts: memory, concentration, visuo-spatial orientation, logic, verbal communication, executive functions
  • methods: trail making test, verbal fluency test, rey-osterrieth figure,...
  • disorders and psychopatologies connected with cognitive deficits
  • cognitive rehabilitation techniques
Literature
  • KLUCKÁ, Jana and Pavla VOLFOVÁ. Kognitivní trénink v praxi. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2009, 150 s. ISBN 9788024726083. URL info
  • PIDRMAN, Vladimír. Demence. Vydání 1. Praha: Grada, 2007, 183 stran. ISBN 9788024714905. info
  • REKTOROVÁ, Irena. Kognitivní poruchy a demence. (Cognitive impairment and dementia.). Praha: Triton, 2007, 190 pp. Triton. ISBN 978-80-7387-017-1. info
  • PREISS, Marek and Hana KUČEROVÁ. Neuropsychologie v psychiatrii. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2006, 411 s. ISBN 80-247-1460-4. info
Teaching methods
lectures, practical exercises, discussion, presentation
Assessment methods
oral exam, attendance in classes
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2014.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2013, recent)
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