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neuropsychological assessment

an evaluation of the presence, nature, and extent of brain damage or dysfunction derived from the results of various neuropsychological tests.

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delta rule

delta rule

the principle that the change in strength of an association during learning is a function of the difference between the maximal strength possible and the current strength of the association. The delta rule is used in associationistic learning theory (see associative learning).