Neuropsychology

order to become a professional in the field of Neuropsychology. I have studied on my own time the relationship between personality and its effect on people. To work in such a field where I could help people and hopefully mend their ailments would be my self actualisation. I have always tended toward helping those who are the underdogs or that are struggling with issues. I find it easy to understand people and I believe that insight would make Neuropsychology the perfect career choice for me. In…

Riley Beach Hours 4/5 11/15/16 Trimble Ethics are not rules, nor pre-determined decisions. Ethics are the feelings people get when they are facing conflict. Ethics are the human’s moral compass. Ethics make people think and act the way they do. Ethics are an important way of thinking in the medical field. An ethical issue arose in the case of Charlie Gordon. Charlie Gordon is a 37 year-old, but he is not average. In fact, he is way below average with an IQ of 68. Charlie was offered to…

to miss appointments with Ms. Miller and with the Rainbow program. Ms. Carpenter has reached out to work with the child’s grandmothers. I did confirm that Etwan did have only part of his appointment with Dr. Dennis. This was to do a repeat neuropsychology testing as was recommended. There is still a question if he is or not taking the prescribed medications. Ms. Edwards continues to not respond to any phone contact. On 10/19/17 I met with the Rainbow rehab staff for a team meeting. I have…

From the moment that I began freshman year in high school, it was emphasized to me that college had to be part of my academic life. Both of my parents attended college, my father has a Ph.D. in Theology and my mother has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Even though they both are college graduates, they never made it a big priority to speak to my brothers and I about going to college, that was addressed by my teachers and academic counselor in high school. I have always completed everything that…

Neurology Field of Medicine and Neurology Expert Witnesses When looking for an expert witness in the field of Neurology, the best candidates are those who have had extensive training in the treatment of all neurological diseases in both adults and children. A neurological expert witness must have the ability to explain complicated methods and procedures, technical medical data as well as interpret opinions about a certain set of facts to the court. Expert Neurological Testimony A. The purpose…

pediatrician has, a neuropsychologist assists doctors with diagnosing cases involving severe nerve and brain trauma. A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who specializes in understanding “how the brain influences our cognitive functions and behaviors”(“Neuropsychology Careers”). With regards to this, I will need to be spectacular at learning because this career specializes in being able to grasp new information. I would also need extensive knowledge on the research of our brain. However, that…

advances in brain-imaging technology have allowed researchers to study the brain at the bioloigcal level of analysis (BLOA). The MRI, fMRI, PET, and CAT are some of the most elaborate brain technologies used today. They are especially important in neuropsychology, in that they have allowed researchers to study the theory of localization of function, which states that for every human function there is a physical correlate in the brain. Each scanner is unique to specific cases and has its…

tests and fell short two standard deviations (SD) below the average for the Rey Complex Figure. The lower score was attributed to fatigue and anxiety and it was determined that Sophie had no reason for concern. Due to the lack of expertise in neuropsychology, the psychologist failed to realize that Sophie’s score of “average” was not the equivalence of normal and therefore misdiagnosed the seriousness of her symptoms. After 18 months, her symptoms progressed and her family became more…

Works Cited “Quick Statistics About Hearing | NIDCD.” U.S National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 17 June 2016, Www.NIDCD.gov. This source gives the statistics needed to give my paper a baseline of truth and evidence supporting one of my counter-claims. It also provided great insight to the real numbers of how many people are affected by what this paper is about. Kim, Eun Kyung. "New White House receptionist is a West Wing pioneer: 'Deaf people can do anything '." TODAY…

Talking to the optometrist and looking through the websites helped me realize USI’s intricate link to neuropsychology. Further background research on how it affects the brain and the symptoms that may arise in a patient that has USI led me to refining the question to ‘how does USI neuropsychologically affect a person’ rather than just ‘psychologically’. This generated a new interest for me in neuropsychology. Secondary Sources A lot of my research consisted of websites and free online books. …