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title: What is Clinical Neuropsychology?
description: "Clinical Neuropsychology is at the crossroads between the disciplines of  Psychology, Neurology, Neuroscience and Cognitive Science. The field focuses on understanding the **relationships between brain and behavior**, particularly as these relationships can be applied to the **diagnosis of brain disorders**, assessment of **cognitive…"
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updated: "2022-09-12"
category: Clinical Neuropsychology / Patient FAQs
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# What is Clinical Neuropsychology?

Clinical Neuropsychology is at the crossroads between the disciplines of  Psychology, Neurology, Neuroscience and Cognitive Science. The field focuses on understanding the **relationships between brain and behavior**, particularly as these relationships can be applied to the **diagnosis of brain disorders**, assessment of **cognitive and behavioral functioning**, and the use of effective **rehabilitation** and compensatory interventions.