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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, GALWAY
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3OT1, Third Year, BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy &
3SL1, Third Year, BSc (Hons) in Speech and Language Therapy
Semester I Examination, 2008/2009
PS340 Neuropsychology
PS332 Cognitive Neuropsychology
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Professor Carol McGuinness
Professor Jack James
Dr. Mark Elliott
Dr Denis O Hora
Professor Agnes Shiel
Dr. Molly Byrne
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Time allowed: Two hours
Candidates are required to answer one question from Section A and
one question from Section B.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE USE A SEPARATE ANSWER BOOK FOR EACH SECTION
Section A
1. Compare and contrast Broadbent's and Treisman's models of selective attention. How
do these differ from late-selection models? Which model seems a better explanation
of selective attention (and why)?
2. Compare and contrast, and illustrate by example, the main ideas behind the
Behavioural and Corollary Discharge theories of movement perception
Section B
3. Critically evaluate the neuropsychological evidence that dyslexia has a biological
basis.
4. Using detail from empirical studies, critically discuss the role of the medial temporal
lobe in memory.
5. Part (a): Compare and contrast two models of executive function. (50%)
Part (b): Discuss how damage to the executive system can impact on a rehabilitation
programme with reference to one of these models. (50%)
