At the end of the course, the doctoral student should be able to:

• Describe different cognitive domains and their general relationship to neural correlates
• Define and describe common neuropsychological concepts and techniques for measurement
• Use critical thinking when motivating or criticizing neuropsychological investigation methodologies and cognitive diagnostics in aging
• Explain the basic principles of cognitive aging and contrast “normal” with early-stage pathological aging in a critical way
• Discuss how prevention and lifestyle changes have the potential to protect against negative impacts on the brain and cognition