Clinical Neuropsychology
/ˈklɪnɪkəl ˌnjʊroʊsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/
Definitions
- (n.) A branch of psychology focused on assessing and treating brain-behavior relationships, often used in legal contexts for forensic evaluations.
The expert witness specialized in clinical neuropsychology provided critical testimony on the defendant's cognitive impairments.
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- clinical neuropsychology
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Commentary
In legal contexts, clinical neuropsychology is frequently employed to evaluate cognitive impairments relevant to issues like competency, injury claims, and disability assessments.
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