Spanish applications of Luria's assessment methods

Neuropsychol Rev. 1999 Jun;9(2):63-9. doi: 10.1023/a:1025603723025.

Abstract

Luria's neuropsychology has been particularly influential in the Spanish-speaking world. Its impact is observed with regard to not only assessment, but also rehabilitation, and, especially, neuropsychological theorization. In this article, Luria's approach to neuropsychological assessment is examined. A distinction between Luria's neuropsychological tests and Luria's neuropsychological approach is introduced. It is pointed out that, according to Luria, the specific tests used in the neuropsychological assessment are secondary; the theory supporting the neuropsychological testing is of primary importance. The development of neuropsychology in the Spanish-speaking world is briefly presented, and the use of Luria's neuropsychological assessment procedures in Latin America and Spain is analyzed. Finally, neo-Lurianism in the Spanish-speaking world is considered.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / physiology
  • Cognition / physiology
  • Cognition Disorders / diagnosis*
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Latin America
  • Neuropsychological Tests* / history
  • Neuropsychology / history
  • Neuropsychology / methods
  • Neuropsychology / trends*
  • Psychological Theory*
  • Spain

Personal name as subject

  • A R Luria