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Presentation
Presentation
The aim is to provide students with the knowledge on the theoretical principles and bases of Clinical Neuropsychology, particularly in its application to the justice system.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT2203-16089
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Introduction and History of Forensic Neuropsychology Structural neuroanatomy: major divisions of the nervous system; ontogeny of the nervous system; the basics of neuronal functioning. Principles of the functional neuroanatomy of the major structures involved in Forensic Neuropsychology: Limbic system Neocortex Methods of research in neuroscience: neurophysiology Neuropsychological evaluation and psychometry: theoretical foundations Assessment batteries in Forensic Neuropsychology. Typical contexts in Forensic Neuropsychology: Memory impairment Executive functioning Substance Abuse Neurobiology of psychopathy and violent criminal behavior.
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1: Acquisition of knowledge about the structure and function of the nervous system and the primary methods for its study in forensic psychology. LO2: Explain the relevance of the study of the nervous system's structure and function for the understanding of delinquent behavior. LO3: Describe and differentiate ways of applying knowledge derived from cognitive, affective, and social neuroscience, to the forensic context. LO4: Recognize and describe the main methods of neuropsychological evaluation used in forensic assessment. LO5: Recognize typical features in forensic neuropsychology. LO6: Describe the neurobiology of violent criminal behavior. LO7: Apply and integrate theoretical knowledge related to the application of neuropsychology in a forensic context.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The contents will be taught by combining the expository method with exercises, interactive dialogue, and group discussion with teacher feedback. Students can work in small groups regarding neuropsychological evaluation issues in the forensic context. That work will consider the different dimensions and stages of an evaluation process and understand the main batteries used in this context.
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References
References
Andreassi, J. L. (2009). Psychophysiology: Human Behavior and Physiological Response. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers. Glicksohn, J. (2002). The Neurobiology of Criminal Behavior. Springer, USA. Goldstein, L. & McNeil, J. (2004). Clinical Neuropsychology: A practical guide to assessment and management for clinicians. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, England. Horton, A. M. & Hartlage, L. (2010). Handbook of Forensic Neuropsychology. 2nd Ed., Springer Publishing Company, New York, USA. Kolb, B. & Wishaw, I. (2008). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology. 6th Ed., Worth Publishers, USA.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
