Functional magnetic resonance imaging of taxonomic and thematic processing of abstract and concrete word pairs

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Saturday, March 29, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract This study used fMRI to examine the effect that the abstract-concrete dimension may have on the thematic-taxonomic distinction. The dual hub theory (DHT) posits that left angular gyrus supports thematic relationships and left temporal pole supports taxonomic...

Learning from missteps: Potential of transcranial electrical stimulation in neuropsychological rehabilitation

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, March 24, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract Transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) holds promise for neuropsychological rehabilitation by leveraging the brain’s inherent plasticity to enhance cognitive and motor functions. However, early results have been variable due to oversimplified...

Neuropsychology and Politics Collide in the 2024 US Presidential Election: Pitfalls of attacks on age, language, and memory

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, March 10, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract Public perception of dementia has emerged as a key factor in the 2024 United States presidential election. The first televised presidential debate (27 June 2024) evoked a groundswell of concern about the neuropsychological health and political viability of...

Correction to “Cardiovascular health and rate of cognitive decline in preclinical dementia: A 12-year population-based study” by Speh et al. (2024).

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, March 10, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Neuropsychology, Vol 39(3), Mar 2025, 247; doi:10.1037/neu0001002Reports an error in “Cardiovascular health and rate of cognitive decline in preclinical dementia: A 12-year population-based study” by Andreja Speh, Nicola Maria Payton, Milica G. Kramberger,...

Cognitive improvement after stroke: Prevalence and pattern during the first 3 months.

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, March 10, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Neuropsychology, Vol 39(3), Mar 2025, 235-247; doi:10.1037/neu0000986Objective: An estimated 40% of patients experience cognitive impairment 3 months after a stroke. However, there is a lack of knowledge about cognitive improvement after stroke. This exploratory study...

The association of multilingualism with diverse language families and cognition among adults with and without education in India.

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, March 10, 2025 | Neuropsychology (general)

Neuropsychology, Vol 39(3), Mar 2025, 223-234; doi:10.1037/neu0000988Objective: Early-life socioeconomic factors, such as education, closely associated with the opportunity to become multilingual (ML), are important determinants of late-life cognition. To study the...