What Is Neuropsychology and How Do I Know if It's the Career for Me?

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If you are already interested in psychology and the brain and are contemplating what kind of career to go into, you picked up the right book. This chapter introduces the reader to the specialty of psychology known as neuropsychology, the fascinating study of brain-behavior relationships and the clinical work of helping patients with disorders of the brain. First, how neuropsychology fits into the broader discipline of psychology is discussed. The chapter then reviews the kinds of subjects that one would study to prepare for this career, and some examples of how one gets into the specialty. Finally, it provides suggestions for career exploration and choosing a career, including self-assessment tools, recommended readings, practical experiences, and speaking with others.

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