http://yedda.com/questions/Psychology_1869107047117/?src=rss:qb:qbsPsychologyen-ushttp://static1.yeddacdn.com/images/Logo132X46_rmt9c1d22d.jpghttp://yedda.com/questions/Psychology_1869107047117/?src=rss:qb:qbsPsychologyhttp://yedda.com/questions/Psychology_1869107047117/?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>What is a neuropsychological instrument?</p>Queen CQueen C43questionThu, 04 Sep 2008 21:18:41 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Psychology_1869107047117/?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Psychology_1869107047117/neuropsychological_instrument_518118923646619?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>A neuropsychological instrument is basically a test, which may be administered in the form of questions, or observations based on requests to perform certain actions, in order to obtain a score that assesses things like abstract reasoning skills, executive function, possible pathology/dysfunction of the brain.  These tests are generally administered by a neuropsychologist.  Something as old as the Rorschach inkblot test could be considered a neuropsychological instrument.  Other instruments/tests measure for anything from learning/memory, visual-spatial relations abilities to effects of obstructive sleep apnea.</p>AngieAngiefemale25answer3.0Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:13:31 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Psychology_1869107047117/neuropsychological_instrument_518118923646619?src=rss:qb:qbi