Visuospatial and Visuoconstructional functioning with clients diagnosed with

 
   Lead Investigator:    Matthew Vogler
   Institution      :    Illinois School of Professional Psychology
   E-Mail           :    mjvogler9@gmail.com
   Proposal ID      :    831



   Proposal Description:
   1)The goals of the research are both exploratory and experimental in nature. I    would like to compare the Benson scores, Neuroimaging scans, and diagnoses of     Neurocognitive Disorder or Dementia. I will be comparing national norms of the    RCFT to the outcomes produced by the Benson. I hope to elaborate on the scoring   criteria and how this directly impacts memory variables unique to the client.     2)I would like to test two hypotheses:                                            -The Benson/RCFT does not accurately measure visuospatial memory functioning in   clients diagnosed with Neurocognitive Disorder or Dementia with memory            difficulties                                                                      -The Benson/RCFT does not accurately measure visuospatial and                     visuoconstructional functioning in clients diagnosed with Neurocognitive          Disorder or Dementia using Neuroimaging scans.                                    I would like to explore other tests like the MoCA and Trails to see if there      are any correlations with scores and diagnosis. I would also like to explore      the severity (Mild, Moderate, and Severe) of Neurocognitive Disorder with that    of the scores on the Benson and Neuroimaging scans.