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Neuropsychological tests are specifically designed tasks that are used to measure a psychological function known to be linked to a particular brain structure or pathway. [1] Tests are used for research into brain function and in a clinical setting for the diagnosis of deficits.
Clinical neuropsychology is a sub-field of cognitive science and ... choices of neuropsychological tests to be administered are mainly made on the basis of which ...
Neuropsychological assessments are usually conducted by doctoral-level (Ph.D., Psy.D.) psychologists trained in neuropsychology, known as clinical neuropsychologists. The definition and scope of a clinical neuropsychologist is outlined in the widely accepted Houston Conference Guidelines. [8]
Neuropsychological tests are specifically designed tasks used to measure a psychological function known to be linked to a particular brain structure or pathway. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Clinical neuropsychology is the application of neuropsychological knowledge to the assessment (see neuropsychological test and neuropsychological assessment), management, and rehabilitation of people who have experienced illness or injury (particularly to the brain) which has caused neurocognitive problems.
Neuropsychological assessment is the measurement of cognition and behaviour, including examining the effects of any brain injury or neuropathological process on brain functioning. Neuropsychological tests provide an assessment of cognitive functioning. Clinical neuropsychological assessment focuses on a person's psychological, personal ...
The Halstead–Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery (HRNB) and allied procedures is a comprehensive suite of neuropsychological tests used to assess the condition and functioning of the brain, including etiology, type (diffuse vs. specific), localization and lateralization of brain injury.
Since 1948, the test has been used by neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists in patients with acquired brain injury, [11] [14] [15] neurodegenerative disease, or mental illness such as schizophrenia. [13] [16] It is one of several psychological tests which can be administered to patients to measure frontal lobe dysfunction.