Measures of executive function may not be indicators of latent constructs

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract Executive function (EF) is represented by a multidimensional set of measures. The central EFs considered are inhibitory control, working memory and cognitive flexibility (task shifting). Unlike other ability constructs, it has proven difficult to identify...

Error processing in young adulthood: Age-related differences in electrophysiology and behavioral performance.

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, January 25, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Neuropsychology, Vol 38(3), Mar 2024, 259-267; doi:10.1037/neu0000944Objective: The error-related negativity (ERN) and the error positivity (Pe) are electrophysiological components of error processing that develop throughout adolescence and into adulthood. As young...

True and false memory priming of perceptual closure problems in healthy older adults and older adults with Alzheimer’s disease.

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, January 22, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Neuropsychology, Vol 38(3), Mar 2024, 239-248; doi:10.1037/neu0000939Objective: The present study set out to investigate whether false memories for pictures exhibit priming effects in older adult controls (OACs) and people with early onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD). We...

The German version of the Oxford Cognitive Screen (D‐OCS): Normative data and validation in acute stroke and a mixed neurological sample

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, January 19, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract Given the frequency of stroke worldwide, tools for neuropsychological assessment of patients with acute stroke are needed to identify cognitive impairments, guide rehabilitation efforts and allow for a prognosis of outcome. However, requirements for...

The prevalence and correlates of scores falling below ImPACT embedded validity indicators among adolescent student athletes

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, January 18, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

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An immersive virtual reality tool for assessing left and right unilateral spatial neglect

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract The reported rate of the occurrence of unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is highly variable likely due to the lack of validity and low sensitivity of classical tools used to assess it. Virtual reality (VR) assessments try to overcome these limitations by...