A neuropsychological perspective
 Project
leader: Håkan Nyman, PhD
Aim
The aim of the project is to contribute with neuropsychological
data to the HUBIN consortium. In this way, another perspective is
added, enabling a more profound and balanced picture.
This project explores the relationships between
neuropsychological functions and brain morphological, biochemical,
physiological, genetic and clinical factors in order to improve
diagnostic precision, develop individual treatment and rehabilitation
planning, and predict outcome.
Relationships between brain functions
and behavior
Neuropsychology is the scientific study of the relationships between
brain functions and behavior. Brain functions in this context are
physiological, biochemical and morphological variables, whereas
behavior contains all kinds of sensations, feelings, thoughts and
overt actions.
Each individual has a set of psychological
functions enabling him or her to live and interact in working and
social life. These psychological functions must be adequately developed
and well functioning. Perception system (e.g. to see, hear and smell),
affective functions (feelings that guide the individual to perform
correct behavior) and balance function are necessary. In addition,
the individual needs executive functions for behavior control.
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