Assessment of Neuropsychological Functioning

Abstract

Abstract Neuropsychology, like most other subspecialties in psychology, has undergone extensive and rapid changes and development over the past few decades. This has been particularly the case for neuropsychology within the past several years, as the 1990s were designated as the decade of the brain. Neuropsychology has been shaped by both economic pressures and changes and technological developments. These alterations in the field have lead to the development of new clinical avenues, technological progress, clinical and theoretical breakthroughs, and fundamental changes in the practice and teaching of neuropsychology. This chapter will explore these changes and developments focusing on both clinical and experimental areas, as well as offer some insight and advice regarding how these changes are affecting the field today. The chapter starts with a brief historical perspective, and then discusses the exciting and popular new clinical areas of sports‐related concussion and forensic neuropsychology. This is followed by a discussion of recent developments and issues in neuropsychological assessment and how advances in psychometric properties have improved neuropsychological assessment techniques. The final section discusses recent advances in experimental neuropsychology, mainly its role in fMRI research and transcranial magnetic stimulation, followed by an overview and ideas about the future direction of neuropsychology.

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