Issues associated with repeated neuropsychological assessments.
Distinguishing practice effects from other factors in repeated neuropsychological assessments are discussed in the context of research studies and clinical/forensic assessments. Potential methodological procedures for reducing the impact of practice effects in research settings are outlined. In contrast, the potential clinical utility and interpretation of practice effects in clinical assessments and forensic evaluations are highlighted.
McCaffrey
R J
RJ
Department of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York 12222, USA.
Westervelt
H J
HJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D009484:Neuropsychology / Q000639:trends; D010507:Periodicity; D015203:Reproducibility of Results