neuropsychology

n. the branch of science that studies the physiological processes of the nervous system and relates them to behavior and cognition, in terms both of their normal function and of the dysfunctional processes associated with brain damage. See also clinical neuropsychology; cognitive neuropsychology; comparative neuropsychology; experimental neuropsychology; pediatric neuropsychology; rehabilitation neuropsychology; school neuropsychology. —neuropsychological adj. —neuropsychologist n.

Browse dictionary by letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Psychology term of the day

October 18th 2024

time out (TO)

Sorry, "time-out-to" is not in the Dictionary of Psychology. Please report to APA if you believe this is an error.