Neuropsychology

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Neuropsychology is a branch of psychology and neuroscience that aims to understand how the structure and function of the brain relate to specific psychological processes. It is scientific in its approach and shares an information processing view of the mind with cognitive psychology and cognitive science.

History[edit | edit source]

The history of neuropsychology dates back to the Ancient Egyptians. The oldest known written record of medical knowledge, the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, detailed treatments for various medical conditions and contained the earliest known reference to the brain.

Branches[edit | edit source]

Neuropsychology is a wide field with many sub-disciplines. These include clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neuropsychology, developmental neuropsychology, and experimental neuropsychology (also known as cognitive neuroscience).

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Neuropsychologists use a wide range of methods to explore the relationship between the physical brain and behavior. These methods include neuropsychological tests, brain scans, animal studies, and case studies.

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