PSY6015M Neuropsychology Exam Flashcards

Flashcards for PSY6015M Neuropsychology exam preparation, focusing on key terms and concepts.

Neuropathology

The study of the brain bases of disorders.

Neuropsychological Disorders

Conditions affecting cognition and behavior due to brain dysfunction.

Alzheimer's Disease

A neurodegenerative disease primarily affecting memory and cognitive functions.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting attention and impulse control.

Tourette’s Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.

Epilepsy

A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.

Developmental Amnesia

Memory impairment that arises during development.

Parkinson’s Disease

A progressive movement disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons.

Huntington’s Disease

An inherited neurodegenerative disease causing progressive motor, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms.

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

A group of neurodegenerative disorders affecting the frontal and temporal lobes, leading to changes in behavior, language, and personality.

Prosopagnosia

The inability to recognize faces.

Amnesia

Memory loss.

Broca’s Aphasia

A language disorder affecting speech production.

Wernicke’s Aphasia

A language disorder affecting comprehension.

Dysexecutive Syndrome

A cluster of impairments affecting executive functions such as planning, problem-solving, and working memory.