Validation of the computerised battery for neuropsychological evaluation of children (BENCI) in a Cuban sample

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract The aim of this research was to analyse the reliability and validity of the Computerised Battery for Neuropsychological Evaluation of Children (BENCI) in a Cuban population of children and adolescents. The study involved 1714 Cuban students between the ages...

Facial emotion recognition, affective empathy and psychosocial functioning in euthymic BD‐I

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract There is emerging evidence of social cognitive impairments in bipolar disorders (BD). Less evident is the question if social cognitive impairments are predictive of psychosocial functioning, independently of neurocognitive impairment. The aims of the study...

Among common neuropsychological tests, the Paced auditory serial addition test is the strongest predictor of trait fatigue in patients with traumatic brain injury

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, February 14, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Despite its prevalence, fatigue remains a challenging concept to define and measure. The aim of the present study was to explore potential relationships between self-rated...

The role of spontaneous strategy use in verbal episodic memory impairment in adult ADHD

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, February 14, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with diverse cognitive deficits of which problems related to memory and learning are well-established but poorly understood. In an online experiment, we studied whether verbal memory impairment in...

Cognitive functioning in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: Slowed information processing or a deficit in attentional selectivity?

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Neuropsychology, Vol 39(2), Feb 2025, 152-161; doi:10.1037/neu0000982Objective: By addressing numerous statistical, theoretical, and methodological weaknesses of existing research on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), this study attempted to examine closely whether...

p-Tau/Aβ42 ratio associates with cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, and cognitively unimpaired older adults.

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Neuropsychology, Vol 39(2), Feb 2025, 137-151; doi:10.1037/neu0000987Objective: Among the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-based measures of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology, the ratiometric measure of p-tau/Aβ42 shows the best diagnostic accuracy. However, few studies...