Describe about the term - Neuropsychological assessment
Neuropsychological assessment has its roots in neurology, the branch of medicine that focuses on the nervous system and its disorders. It focuses on the relationship between brain functioning and behaviour. It used to be a specialty area within clinical psychology. In neuropyshcological assessment the psychologists screen for signs and symptoms of a neurological deficit during:
- History Taking
- Interviewing
- Test-taking
- Intelligence Tests
- Other Tests