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Social Cognition: An Important Face of Neuropsychology
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Social Cognition: An Important Face of Neuropsychology
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Presented by:
Skye McDonald, Ph.D.
UNSW AUSTRALIA
This course introduces the concept of social cognition as a critical facet of neuropsychological function and a target for assessment and intervention. We discuss the regions of the brain that are implicated in social cognition and the range of clinical conditions that may give rise to social cognitive impairment. We discuss three main tenets of social cognition: (1) emotion perception (i.e., the ability to read emotions in others); (2) theory of mind (i.e., the ability to understand another’s point of view); and (3) empathy (i.e., the ability to engage with another and share their experience). We discuss various ways in which impairments in these attributes manifest and how they can be measured. Common instruments used for their assessment are covered, and we conclude with an overview of relevant interventions to ameliorate these impairments.
This course introduces the concept of social cognition as a critical facet of neuropsychological function and a target for assessment and intervention. We discuss the regions of the brain that are implicated in social cognition and the range of clinical conditions that may give rise to social cognitive impairment. We discuss three main tenets of social cognition: (1) emotion perception (i.e., the ability to read emotions in others); (2) theory of mind (i.e., the ability to understand another’s point of view); and (3) empathy (i.e., the ability to engage with another and share their experience). We discuss various ways in which impairments in these attributes manifest and how they can be measured. Common instruments used for their assessment are covered, and we conclude with an overview of relevant interventions to ameliorate these impairments.
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the main aspects of social cognition that may be impaired in clinical conditions.
2. List a range of clinical disorders that are likely to include impairment in social cognition.
3. Identify a range of tests of social cognition that are suitable for clinical use.
4. Discuss possible approaches to remediate social cognitive disorders.
Target Audience: Suitable for experienced neuropsychologists with little to no knowledge of social cognition
Instructional Level: Intermediate