ABSTRACT
The clinical neuropsychologist typically holds a doctorate in the field of psychology from an accredited university. By virtue of their background and training, many neuropsychologists have a broad background in the assessment and treatment of patients with various types of emotional, behavioral, and neurological disorders. The neuropsychologist is also grounded in such basic knowledge areas as learning, cognitive and development psychology, psychopathology, the physiological correlates of behavior, perception, learning and memory, personality theory, statistics, and research design. Completion of the doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) indicates that the individual has completed rigorous academic training at the graduate level, which usually takes 4 to 5 years on a full-time basis. This training frequently includes supervision by clinical faculty and neuropsychologists engaged in full-time practice.
