neuropsychology
/ˌnʊroʊsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of the relationship between the brain, the nervous system, and behavior, thinking, and emotions.
- She decided to pursue a degree in neuropsychology after her grandfather had a stroke.
- Neuropsychology combines insights from neurology and psychology to understand how brain injuries affect personality.
- Advances in neuropsychology have improved treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's disease.