Neuropsychology in experimental research: Mercury intoxication as an example of application

Authors

  • Anita Taub Universidade de São Paulo
  • Elaine Cristina Zachi Universidade de São Paulo
  • Rosani Aparecida Antunes Teixeira Universidade de São Paulo
  • Marcília da Araújo Medrado Faria Universidade de São Paulo
  • Dora Fix Ventura Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-65642006000400015

Keywords:

Neuropsychology, Neuropsychological assessment, Mercury poisoning

Abstract

The development of the field of neuropsychology followed the study of the brain since its oldest records. Neuropsychological science uses quantitative measures of performance and technologies for the production of neuroimage that, jointly, allow the observation of the brain-behavior relationship. Neuropsychological research has revealed results in the investigation of cognitive, psychomotor or behavioral alterations related to congenital or acquired pathologies. In the present article we describe historical aspects of experimental neuropsychology and present the main results of a study about neuropsychological alterations found in patients with a history of mercury vapor intoxication, which persisted years after exposure.

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Published

2006-01-01

How to Cite

Neuropsychology in experimental research: Mercury intoxication as an example of application. (2006). Psicologia USP, 17(4), 287-300. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-65642006000400015