ILOs

• Diagram outlining the functional anatomy of the brain

Part 1: Attention and concentration

• What are the four components of attention?
• Is attention global or domain specific?
• Why is attention clinically important?
• Describe the functional anatomy of attention.
• How do we test for attention in clinical practice?

Part 2: Learning and memory

• What are the steps necessary for learning and memory ?
• Diagram summarising the steps of acquisition of information and learning
• What is short term memory?
• What is the molecular basis of memory?
• What are the types of long term memory?
• How are long term memories laid down?
• What are the clinical causes of episodic memory impairment?
• Describe the anatomy of semantic memory
• What are the clinical causes of impairment to semantic memory?