Neuropsychological Assessment

What is the primary role of neuropsychology?

Providing brief solution focused therapy

Measure and understand cognitive, behavioral, and mood functioning

Prescribe medication for mood/cognition

Neuropsychological assessment can help in differentiating normal aging from dementia?

True

False

What is the earliest cognitive impairment notable in typical Alzheimer’s disease on NP testing?

Memory

Language

Executive Functioning

Visuospatial Skills

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