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Neuropsychology
A specialty of psychology that is concerned with the study of the relationship between the central nervous system (brain and spine) and behavior, from birth to old age. Psychology is the study and profession concerning behavior and the related functions and processes of both the mind and body, in human and non-human animals.
The field of neuropsychology involves studying the use of psychological tests and assessment techniques to diagnose specific disorders of the brain. These brain disorders most often result in problems with thinking, emotions, and/or behavior. Neuropsychology also involves studying ways to measure recovery from brain damage as well as strategies that can be used to rehabilitate (make better) people with such disorders and to improve their care. Someone who has received the appropriate training and credentials to practice neuropsychology is known as a neuropsychologist.
Neuropsychology comes from the Greek word "neuron" meaning "nerve," the Greek word "psyche" meaning "mind," and the Greek word "logos" meaning "the study of." Put the words together and you have "the study of (the) mind (and) nerves."
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