Practical Report 2

Neurological Bases of Behavior (PSYP610)

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Department of Psychology

Virtual University of Pakistan

 Table of Content

Serial No. Title Page No.

1 Bio Data 3
2 Educational History 4
3 Results 5
4 Limitations and Suggestions 6
 Report Format

Stroop Neuropsychological Screening Test (SNST)

(Administration on Normal Client)

Bio Data

Name: Faheem

Age: 29

Gender: Male

Education: MS Cyber Security

Birth order: 4th

No of siblings: 03

Religion: Islam

Informant: Self

Background Information

Family history
Father is a retired officer from PTCL, He is active and healthy and have no psychiatry problems.
Father’s personality is kind and generous. Relation with client is very polite and friendly.
Father’s relation towards his wife is loving and caring.

Client’s mother is a house wife, she is physically fit and healthy. Her personality is very sweet
and caring. Relation with client is kind of strict but caring at the same time. Her relation with
husband is loving and caring

Total no. of siblings is three. All siblings are male. Client’s birth order is 4th meaning he is the
youngest in all siblings. All siblings are active and healthy and are happily married. Client’s
relation with siblings is very cooperative and friendly.

The client hails from a middle class and encouraging family. His parents are very hardworking,
still living together, and he has three siblings. There have never been any large family disputes or
severe mental health concerns in the past.
Personal history
During infancy and early childhood, the client met developmental milestones including sitting,
crawling, walking, and language development within the anticipated time range.

The client's cognitive, motor, or social-emotional development did not exhibit any delays or
anomalies, according to the report.

The client went to a conventional school and didn't have any learning disabilities or special
educational requirements, according to reports.
The client did not have any head trauma, traumatic brain damage, or serious accidents while he
was a child or teenager.

There were no known diseases or medical disorders that would have had an impact on the client's
cognitive or neurological development.

Educational history
The client started his academic career at a young age and showed a great knack for studying.

The client maintained a high level of academic achievement throughout his academic career. He
completed his O levels from Roots in 2008. Achieved A levels with A+ in 2010. Started his
Bachelors in 2011 and completed in 2014. Did his MS from Germany in Cyber Security session
2015-2019.

He routinely received great grades and showed a thorough knowledge of several areas. His sharp
mind and rapid conceptualization allowed him to do remarkably well in tests and exams.

The client actively participated in class debates, extracurricular activities, and projects,
demonstrating his love of information and education. The client demonstrated outstanding
leadership qualities in addition to academic success.

His outstanding performance and intellectual prowess caught the eye of educational institutions,
which resulted in a large number of scholarships, honors, and accolades throughout his academic
career.

Test Administration
 The test was conducted in the clinical setting of a psychologist's office at PAF Hospital
Unit-II Islamabad, in a controlled and peaceful atmosphere.
 The client was given a thorough explanation of the task's goal and directions.
 A standardized test computer application that shows the client the stimuli was the
material utilized in this STROOP test. There were multiple screens in the software, each
with a unique collection of phrases and color patches.
 The client had to perform a number of activities during the test that involved naming the
color of the ink used to display words on the screen that didn't correspond to the color
they represented.
 The test's standard administration instructions were followed. This assures the results'
validity and reliability and maintains uniformity among administrations.
 Average time given to complete the test is 05 minutes
Behavioral observation
Throughout the exam, the client maintains a calm and concentrated demeanor while
demonstrating great attention and mental flexibility.

With an alert posture and engaged facial expressions that show his active engagement in the
exam, the client's look reflects his intellect. His body language communicates a great degree of
self-assurance and confidence, which adds to his overall remarkable performance.

The client's mental state looks composed and resilient, with great emotional control. He
approaches the test questions with excitement and method, demonstrating his capacity for critical
thought and problem-solving.

Notably, the client's speedy response times and precise responses during the exam demonstrate
his cognitive acuity and capacity for quick information processing.

Results

Quantitative analysis

SCORES

Color Task Color-Word Task

Number of Responses 110 112
Incorrect Responses 03 08
Score 107 104
Percentile 39 34
Pr (Brain Damage) 0.30 0.37

Qualitative analysis

The quantitative analysis, which is based on the client's scores, reveals the following:

1) The client submitted 112 replies for the Color-Word Task and a total of 110 responses for
the Color Task. This demonstrates participation and focus during the test.
2) Inaccurate responses: In the color task, the client gave three wrong answers, and in the
color-word task, eight. These mistakes point to low levels of interference in the color task
and high levels of precision in the color-word task.
3) Score: The client completed the tasks provided with scores of 107 and 104,
demonstrating a high level of competence and proficiency.
4) The client outperformed the STROOP neuropsychological screening exam, placing him
in the 39 & 34 percentile based on his performance.
5) Pr (Brain Damage): Based on the client's performance, the likelihood of brain damage is
predicted to be 0.30 & 0.37 respectively, which is a very low number and shows that the
client does not show any symptoms of brain damage.
Discussion

The client appears to be enormously skilled and smart based on the high scores, low mistake rate,
and general performance. His swift and correct processing of competing cues (colors and words)
reveals good inhibitory functioning and cognitive control. The client's performance is clearly
above average, as seen by the high percentile.

The STROOP test evaluates a range of cognitive skills, including flexibility of thought, reaction
inhibition, and attentiveness. The client's outstanding performance indicates that he has excellent
executive functioning abilities. He has a high degree of cognitive flexibility and effective
information processing, as seen by his ability to overcome distraction and give accurate answers.

Limitations and suggestions

It's important to take into account a few limitations and suggestions in relation to the STROOP
neuropsychological screening test:

 Limited in scope: Additional tests may be required to evaluate other areas of cognitive
functioning because it does not give a thorough review of all cognitive domains.
 Age-specific norms: The client is an adult because of the age of 29, but it's vital to
remember that different age groups may have different STROOP test standards.
 Language and cultural aspects: Words and colors used in the exam may vary based on
culture or linguistics.
 To prevent potential biases, it is crucial to take the client's cultural background and
linguistic skills into account when interpreting the results.
 Contextual data: The STROOP test yields insightful results, but it should be analyzed in
the context of other clinical and contextual data to provide a thorough knowledge of the
client's cognitive ability and any potential underlying causes.

It is suggested that further evaluations be made and the results compared in order to increase the
dependability of the STROOP test results. A more thorough assessment of the client's cognitive
ability may be achieved by using additional tests that gauge cognitive flexibility, attention, and
executive functioning. Further research into more difficult cognitive activities may reveal the
client's cognitive strengths and shortcomings when taking into account their IQ and smarts.