ABSTRACT
Clinical neuropsychology can be defined as the scientific study of the behavioral effects of brain function and dysfunction. Grounded in psychometric theory and technique, a neuropsychological evaluation focuses on the detection and quantification of cognitive and emotional dysfunction caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function. Questions regarding the etiological basis of such dysfunction, prognosis, treatment recommendations, and the ‘real-world’ implications of these deficits also fall within the purview of a neuropsychological evaluation. Although the neuropsychological evaluation is based upon multiple sources of data such as patient selfreport, clinical observation and interview, and review of medical records, it is the use of objective psychological tests that lies at the heart of the examination.
