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| ArticleTitle | Psychological approach in the field of neurology |
| Language | J |
| AuthorList | Akira Midorikawa |
| Affiliation | Department of Psychology, Chuo University |
| Publication | Japanese Journal of Neuropsychology: 33 (2), 113-120, 2017 |
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| Abstract | The roles of neuropsychological assessment in patients with neurological disease, especially neurodegenerative disease, epilepsy, headache and dementia are discussed. In the study of neurological disease, hypothesis-test approach is key concept and a test process based on a priori-hypothesis is important for revealing and comprehending a functional deficit, however, making a hypothesis is much more important for clarifying the deficit especially in the daily clinical setting. In addition, not only revealing a deficit but also revealing a strength of neuropsychological profile is also important for patients and carers. |
| Keywords | test battery, hypothesis-test approach, neuropsychologist, strength |
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