Spanish applications of Luria's assessment methods.
Luria's neuropsychology has been particularly influential in the Spanish-speaking world. Its impact is observed with regard to not only assessment, but also rehabilitation, and, especially, neuropsychological theorization. In this article, Luria's approach to neuropsychological assessment is examined. A distinction between Luria's neuropsychological tests and Luria's neuropsychological approach is introduced. It is pointed out that, according to Luria, the specific tests used in the neuropsychological assessment are secondary; the theory supporting the neuropsychological testing is of primary importance. The development of neuropsychology in the Spanish-speaking world is briefly presented, and the use of Luria's neuropsychological assessment procedures in Latin America and Spain is analyzed. Finally, neo-Lurianism in the Spanish-speaking world is considered.
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Miami Institute of Psychology, Florida 33166, USA.
D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007843:Latin America; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests / Q000266:history; D009484:Neuropsychology / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D011582:Psychological Theory; D013030:Spain