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Neuropsychological tests refers to formal ways of measuring behavioral functions that may be impaired by brain lesions.

Neuropsychological tests are traditionally defined as those

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Neuropsychologist refers to a Psychologist who has completed special training in the neurobiological causes of brain disorders, and who specializes in diagnosing and treating these il

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Neuropsychology refers to the study of the relations between brain functions and Behavior specifically, changes in thoughts and behaviors that relate to the structural or cognitive in

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Deutsch: Neuropsychopharmakologie / Español: Neuropsicofarmacología / Português: Neuropsicofarmacologia / Français: Neuropsychopharmacologie / Italiano: Neuropsicofarmacologia

Neuropsychopharmacology is a branch of psychology and neuroscience that studies how drugs affect the brain and behaviour, particularly in the treatment of psychological disorders. It examines the interactions between neurobiology, psychopharmacology, and psychological functioning to understand and develop medications for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

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Neuroscience refers to the scientific study of the nervous System and its role in behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

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Deutsch: Neurowissenschaftler / Español: Neurocientífico / Português: Neurocientista / Français: Neuroscientifique / Italiano: Neuroscienziato

A neuroscientist in the field of psychology is a professional who studies the structure and function of the nervous system and brain, often focusing on how these biological systems influence behaviour and cognitive functions. They investigate the neural mechanisms underlying psychological processes such as perception, learning, memory, emotions, and mental disorders.

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neurosis refers to obsolete Psychodynamic term for a psychological disorder thought to result from an unconscious conflict and the anxiety it causes.

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Neurotic anxiety refers to anxiety that occurs when one is repeatedly prevented from expressing one's ID impulses according to Freud. The abnormal fear of freedom that results in a person living a life that minimizes personal choice. It is an anxiety that is out of proportion to a particular event. It is usually an indication that an individual is not living authentically and may fail to make choices and assume responsibility. Moreover, Neurotic anxiety is anxiety that stems from the fear that a person's ID impulses will be expressed unchecked, thus resulting in trouble.