diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease may be relevant

diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Changes in cognition can be signs of a medical condition that affects the brain’s functioning; however, cognitive deficits usually are accompanied by other problems such as depression or mood disorders. Looking for cognitive impairment in a client will help you avoid diagnostic errors that overlook serious conditions and mistake neurological for psychological symptoms. In this Application, you explain how a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may be relevant to a forensic psychology professional in court when evaluating a defendant.