Consideration of Neuropsychological Factors in Interviewing

Abstract

The goal of this chapter is to accomplish two purposes: (1) to provide an introduction to neuropsychological factors of which to be aware when conducting diagnostic interviews and (2) to give an introduction to the art and science of conducting neuropsychological assessment interviews. The chapter serves as an overview of how cognitive or brain dysfunction can manifest in a diagnostic interview and also provides an introduction to neuropsychological interviewing for general clinical psychology students or students focusing in clinical neuropsychology. The chapter focuses on neuropsychological assessment with adults. Pediatric neuropsychology will not be explored, but interested readers are referred to Sattler (2008, 2014) for information on assessment interviews with children.