Research says si to development of culturally appropriate cognitive assessment tools

Neuropsychological assessment is an important diagnositic tool, and to ensure proper diagnosis, management and treatment, a consideration of a person's language and cultural background is essential. Arguelles and Loewenstein discusses current assessment tests that contain cultural barriers, suc...

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Published in:Generations (San Francisco, Calif.) Calif.), 1997-04, Vol.21 (1), p.30
Main Authors: Arguelles, Trinidad, Loewenstein, David A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognition & reasoning
Culture
Language
Neurological disorders
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Summary:Neuropsychological assessment is an important diagnositic tool, and to ensure proper diagnosis, management and treatment, a consideration of a person's language and cultural background is essential. Arguelles and Loewenstein discusses current assessment tests that contain cultural barriers, such as the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised.
ISSN:0738-7806
2694-5126