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This module aims to provide you with a working knowledge of human cognition and perception, understand the impact of their impairment after stroke, and be aware of some techniques which you can apply to help your patients and clients.
The answers to all the test questions are contained within the module. This information may be provided in the ‘Additional Information’ boxes on some of the pages.
Module Authors
Module authors Module lead Dr Charlie Chung, Occupational Therapist, AHP Stroke Strategic Lead – Lothian Group members Dr Alan Harper, Clinical Psychologist,...
Michael
We met Michael in the Thinking Processes and Behaviour Core competency. Michael (52) works as a bank clerk in a...
Memory
Memory is the process that we use to acquire, store, and retrieve information. A three stage model of how memory...
Ray
We first met Ray in the Thinking Processes and Behaviour Core competency module. Ray has now been home for six...
Life Experience
Cognition and memory video (YouTube) The following film clips show real patients discussing the issues affecting their cognition after a...
Module test
This is the module test for ‘Cognition and perception’. It is strongly recommended that you work through the learning materials...
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