neuropsychology

ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate decision-making competence of midlife and older adults, and its relationship with cognitive reserve and cognitive functions.MethodsA total of 120 healthy adults (aged 50 to 90 years) completed a decision-making task and various neurocognitive tests. In the decision-making task, participants encountered everyday scenarios with two options, including releva…

BackgroundWomen traversing menopause experience neuropsychological changes affecting cognitive domains such as memory, attention, and processing speed. However, the relationship between chronological age and cognitive performance across different climacteric stages remains poorly understood, particularly in Latin American populations. The menopausal transition is increasingly recognized as a crit…

BackgroundTourette syndrome (TS) has traditionally been conceptualized as a movement disorder characterized by involuntary motor and vocal tics. However, growing evidence suggests that tic generation involves complex interactions between neural, physiological, and psychological processes, particularly the role of premonitory urges (PU).ObjectiveThis paper aims to develop an integrative model of t…

Introduction Neuropsychology teaches us that the brain is modular—different regions handle different functions. By studying what happens when these regions are damaged, we've learned more about how our minds work than almost any other method in psychology. Key Concepts Localization of Function : Specific brain regions are responsible for specific abilities (speech, memory, motor control, etc.) Le…

BackgroundSocial cognition is increasingly recognized as part of the non-motor phenotype of essential tremor (ET). Available ET evidence suggests selective alterations in some socio-cognitive domains, whereas findings on self-reported empathy and alexithymia remain limited and inconsistent.ObjectivesThis cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate empathy and alexithymia in patients with ET compared …

This work presents a structured first-person clinical account of prolonged psychological suffering in a twice-exceptional (2e) profile characterized by high cognitive ability, high masking, and late diagnosis of neurodivergence. The text integrates neuropsychological data, longitudinal self-observation, and a systematic review of relevant literature to examine the relationship between autistic ma…

Key Findings FABBS is delighted to name Dr. Victoria Merritt an early career impact award winner for her contributions in understanding the genetic, neuropsychological, and ... Read More Source