Clinical Psychology

18 Neuropsychology

FOCUS QUESTIONS

1. What features distinguish the field of neuro-
   psychology and neuropsychological assessment?


2. Compare and contrast the localization-
   of-function, equipotentiality, and functional
   models of brain function.


3. What are the basic structures of the brain and
   the functions associated with each structure?
   4. What variables may affect neuropsychological
   test performance? How are neuropsychological
   test results interpreted?
   5. What forms of neuropsychological assessment
   and intervention are likely to be emphasized in
   the future? Why?

CHAPTER OUTLINE

Perspectives and History
Definitions
Roles of Neuropsychologists
History of Neuropsychology
BOX18-1:Clinical Psychologist Perspective: Brick
Johnstone, Ph.D.

The Brain: Structure, Function, and Impairment
Structure and Function
Antecedents or Causes of Brain Damage
Consequences and Symptoms of Neurological
Damage
Brain–Behavior Relationships
BOX18-2:Focus on Clinical Applications:
Personality Changes Following Brain Injury:
A Case Example

Methods of Neuropsychological Assessment
Major Approaches

Interpretation of Neuropsychological Test

Results

Neurodiagnostic Procedures

Testing Areas of Cognitive Functioning

Test Batteries

BOX18-3:Focus on Clinical Applications: A Brief

Neuropsychological Report Based on

Halstead-Reitan and Other Information

Variables That Affect Performance on

Neuropsychological Tests

Intervention and Rehabilitation

BOX18-4:Graduate Student Perspective:

Andrew Wegrzyn

BOX18-5:Focus on Professional Issues:

Cross-cultural Neuropsychology

Concluding Remarks

Training

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