APA Division of Clinical Neuropsychology

The Division of Clinical Neuropsychology of the American Psychological Association is a scientific and professional organization of psychologists interested in neuropsychology and clinical neuropsychology, the study of brain-behavior relationships with a focus on applying this knowledge to human problems.[1] The Division of Clinical Neuropsychology was established as a specialty organization within APA in 1980 and was formally recognized by APA in 1996 via the Committee for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology".[2][3] It has become one of APA's largest and most active divisions with over 4200 members worldwide.[4] The Division of Clinical Neuropsychology has been instrumental in the development of clinical neuropsychology as a psychological specialty.[4] This organization helped to establish policies and standards for practice[5][6][7] and training[2][3] in clinical neuropsychology as well as developed the definition of a clinical neuropsychologist,[8] which has been used as a foundation by other neuropsychological organizations.[2]

  1. ^ Division of Clinical Neuropsychology. "Division of Clinical Neuropsychology Homepage". American Psychological Association. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  2. ^ a b c Hebben, N.; Millberg, W. (2009). Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment (2nd ed.). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. p. 2. ISBN 978-0-470-43747-6.
  3. ^ a b Lamberty, G. J.; Nelson, N. W. (2012). Specialty Competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 140. ISBN 978-0195380187.
  4. ^ a b Kreutzer, J.; De Luca, J. & Caplan, B. (2010). Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. New York: Springer. pp. 135–138. ISBN 978-0387799490.
  5. ^ Barisa (2010). The Business of Neuropsychology (Oxford Workshop Series: American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology). New York: Oxford University Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0195380187.
  6. ^ Reynolds, C. (2008). Handbook of Clinical Child Neuropsychology. New York: Springer.
  7. ^ Arzubi, Eric (2010). A Guide to Neuropsychological Testing for Health Care Professionals. New York: Springer Publishing Company. p. 5. ISBN 978-0826144157.
  8. ^ Boake, Corwin; Bieliauskas (Summer 2007). "Development of Clinical Neuropsychology as". The ABPP Specialist: 42–43.