Neuropsychological Evaluation
/ˌnʊroʊ.saɪ.kəˈlɒdʒɪ.kəl ˌɛvəˈluːˌeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A comprehensive assessment conducted by a qualified professional to evaluate cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning, often used in legal contexts to determine competency, capacity, or brain injury effects.
The court ordered a neuropsychological evaluation to assess the defendant's mental capacity to stand trial.
Forms
- neuropsychological evaluation
- neuropsychological evaluations
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Commentary
Often integral in legal proceedings involving mental health claims, brain injury, or capacity, requiring medically qualified examiners for admissible results.
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