Neuropsychological Tests
A wide variety of tests is used by neuropsychologists as well as others who are charged with finding answers to neuropsychology-related referral questions. Researchers may employ neuropsychological tests to gauge change in mental status or other variables as a result of the administration of medication or the onset of a disease or disorder. Forensic evaluators may employ tests to gain insight into the effect of neuropsychological factors on issues such as criminal responsibility or competency to stand trial.
In what follows, we present only a sample of the many types of tests used in neuropsychological applications. More detailed presentations are available in a number of sources (for example, Lezak et al., 2004; Morgan & Ricker, 2007; Rabin et al., 2005; Strauss et al.. 2006).