What Is Neuropsychology?

Neuropsychology is a specialty within clinical psychology that focuses on understanding how the brain influences thinking, emotions, and behavior. Neuropsychologists conduct neuropsychological evaluations to assess whether changes in memory, attention, mood, personality, or other cognitive skills may indicate alterations in brain functioning through various cognitive tests.

Neuropsychology is a specialty within clinical psychology that focuses on understanding how the brain influences thinking, emotions, and behavior. Neuropsychologists conduct neuropsychological evaluations to assess whether changes in memory, attention, mood, personality, or other cognitive skills may indicate alterations in brain functioning through various cognitive tests.