A clinical neuropsychologist will use their understanding of the nervous system to diagnose psychological disorders. A few step in making the diagnosis is to rule out a medical condition that may be causing the psychological symptoms. This assignment will help you practice differentiating medical conditions and psychological disorders. The goal is to show your critical thinking when evaluating the symptoms, not to get the “right” diagnosis.
Task
Read clinical case 1 and then answer the following questions. You may also find it helpful to review the tips for completing the assignment.
1.Do you think the psychological symptoms are caused by a medical condition or a psychological disorder?
2.How do the following support that cause?
1.age
2.timeline
3.trigger
4.medical/psychological history
3.Based on the symptoms, which specific divisions of the nervous system or brain regions or neurotransmitters or hormones have been impacted?
4.Can you identify the specific medical condition or psychological disorder presented?
Sample Solution
