Course description
Assessing cognitive functioning is a key component of many research projects. However, it is a complex task influenced by numerous factors.
This course is designed to provide doctoral students, who intend to include cognitive measures in their research, with a foundational understanding in cognitive test theory and elementary knowledge of cognitive functions in both healthy subjects and individuals with certain medical conditions, such as chronic pain, endocrinological disorder and other somatic conditions. This knowledge aims to support accurate interpretation of test results and minimize the risk of misinterpretation.
A further aim of the course is to introduce commonly used cognitive tests and screening batteries, including their administration and interpretation. Emphasis is placed on appropriate test selection, understanding what each test measures, and interpreting results in research context. The course also addresses common methodological pitfalls in research and ways to avoid them.
Prerequisites and Selection
Prerequisite courses, or equivalent
No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course.
Selection
Selection will be based on:
1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s individual study plan/research (according to written motivation).
2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date).
Course director
Marika Möller
Course syllabus
D1F6084
Department
Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital
Doctoral programme
Neuroscience
Type of course
**Other course
Keywords
kognition, cognition, neuropsykologi, neuropsychology, medical conditions, medicinska tillstånd, psykometri, psychometrics