neuropsychologists
Mind-brain link researchers
Neuropsychologists are psychologists who study the relationship between brain function and behavior.
They assess and treat people with brain injuries, neurological disorders, or cognitive impairments, using specialized tests to evaluate memory, attention, and reasoning: The neuropsychologist determined that her memory problems stemmed from the accident.
They work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and research settings.
Organ's external tissue
- hippocampusMemory formation region
- amygdalaEmotion-processing brain cluster
- frontal lobeBrain's decision-making center
- temporal lobeBrain section for hearing
parietal lobe · occipital lobe · prefrontal cortex · cerebellum · brainstem · white matter · grey matter · lesions
Controlled health research experiments
- neuroimagingVisualizing nervous system structure
- fMRIMagnetic neural activity imaging
- PET scanRadiotracer-based internal imaging
- EEGNeural activity recording
methodology · case studies · data analysis · statistics · peer review · publication · evidence-based · hypothesis testing
Mind's retention capacity
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- executive functionCognitive self-management abilities
- processing speedMental information-handling rate
- languageSystem of symbolic communication
visuospatial · reasoning · problem-solving · working memory · learning · perception · decision-making · cognitive decline
Those receiving medical treatment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- treatment planningOrganizing therapeutic approach
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- therapyCurative mental treatment
counseling · stroke recovery · dementia care · pediatric · geriatric · forensic · consultation · prognosis
Determining worth or quality
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- testingExamining to evaluate
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- cognitive assessmentTest of thinking abilities
battery · impairment · deficits · dysfunction · forensic evaluation · differential diagnosis · report writing · feedback session
Highest academic credential awarded
- PhDHighest academic credential
- internshipSupervised professional trial period
- board certificationFormal professional competency verification
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
supervision · clinical training · specialization · continuing education · ethics · professional development · hospital · private practice
cortex
Organ's external tissue
- hippocampusMemory formation region
- amygdalaEmotion-processing brain cluster
- frontal lobeBrain's decision-making center
temporal lobe · parietal lobe · occipital lobe · prefrontal cortex · cerebellum · brainstem · white matter · grey matter · lesions · neuroplasticity
clinical trials
Controlled health research experiments
- neuroimagingVisualizing nervous system structure
- fMRIMagnetic neural activity imaging
- PET scanRadiotracer-based internal imaging
EEG · methodology · case studies · data analysis · statistics · peer review · publication · evidence-based · hypothesis testing · control groups
memory
Mind's retention capacity
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- executive functionCognitive self-management abilities
- processing speedMental information-handling rate
language · visuospatial · reasoning · problem-solving · working memory · learning · perception · decision-making · cognitive decline · mild cognitive impairment
patients
Those receiving medical treatment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- treatment planningOrganizing therapeutic approach
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
therapy · counseling · stroke recovery · dementia care · pediatric · geriatric · forensic · consultation · prognosis · patient education
evaluation
Determining worth or quality
cognitive assessment · battery · impairment · deficits · dysfunction · forensic evaluation · differential diagnosis · report writing · feedback session · recommendations
doctorate
Highest academic credential awarded
- PhDHighest academic credential
- internshipSupervised professional trial period
- board certificationFormal professional competency verification
licensure · supervision · clinical training · specialization · continuing education · ethics · professional development · hospital · private practice
neuropsychologistsshamans
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