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Advanced Assessment Across the Lifespan

Unit code: PYN054
Credit points: 12
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This unit covers theory and skills associated with the assessment of specialised populations across the lifespan. The unit emphasises the research and practice of advanced assessment techniques. The focus is on advanced assessment of specialised populations including the elderly (e.g. memory), child development (e.g. attention and memory) and persons affected by brain injury. You will build upon your understanding of neurophysiology and neuroanatomy, and brain disorders affecting higher functions. The unit covers advanced research on human development, executive function, spatial processing, language, memory, attention and emotion, across the lifespan.


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2012 Semester 2 Yes

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