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Introduction To Neuropsychology Question Paper

Introduction To Neuropsychology

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(SPECIAL EDUCATION)

PSE 300: INTRODUCTION TO NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

DATE:
Monday 10th August 2009
TIME: 8.00am-10.00am

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INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION FROM THIS SECTION.
TOTAL MARKS THIRTY (30)
SECTION ONE
1.
Define the term Neuropsychology and state its main focus. [2marks]

2.
What were the three questions that had to be answered to solve the issue of”Neuron Hypothesis” [4marks]

3.
Provide two (2) reasons that contributed to the delay in the development of the fields of Neuropsychology. [2marks]

4.
How does technology contribute to the advancement in knowledge and skills in Neuropsychology. [4marks]

5.
State the processes that can interfere with the energy metabolism in the nervous system. [3marks]

6.
Explain any Four results/effect of Traumatic Head Injuries. [4marks]

7.
Briefly discuss the processes by which infectious kill neural cells. [6marks]

8.
Provide the goals of clinical Neuropsychology. [3marks]

SECTION TWO
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ONLY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS
SECTION. EACH QUESTION IS WORTH TWENTY
MARKS.-TOTAL MARKS FOR THE SECTION FORTY (40)
9.
Discuss “The Brain Hypothesis and its contribution to the development of the field of Neuropsychology. [20marks]

10.
Citing various personalities, discuss how Neurosurgery contributed to the development of the field of Neuropsychology. [20marks]

11.
Using the drawing of a Neuron, explain the structure and physiology of the Neurons system.

12.
(a)
Briefly discuss the types of brain tumours. [10marks]
(b)
Discuss the types of Headaches and their treatment. [10marks]

13.
a)
Explain the processes of a neurological examination and highlight some of the clinical test. [10marks]
b)
Discuss the clinical characteristics of a useful Neuropsychological Batteries (Tests) and highlight the Neurological Disorders where such tests are useful. [10marks]

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