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Neuropsychological testing data. This page combines variable and description information from all three curated datasets.

Source files (on external FHS website):

Source DataCurated DataDescription
examdateexamdate_NPDate of the NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (MMDDYYYY)
ageage_NPAge of participant at NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
batterybattery_NPForm of the battery used for NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
maritalmarital_NPCurrent marital status, NP exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
handednesshandedness_NPSubject’s handedness, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (self-reporting)
employmentemployment_NPEmployment status at NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
education_b1education_b1_NPHighest Education Level Completed (Collected from NP battery1), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
education_b2education_b2_NPHighest Education Level Completed (Collected from NP battery2), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
educgeducg_NPEducation group (derived variable), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
occup_b1occup_b1_NPOccupation from NP battery1, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
occup_b2occup_b2_NPOccupation from NP battery2, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
lmilmi_NPTotal number correct verbatim and paraphrases from “Logical Memories – Immediate Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 23)
lmdlmd_NPTotal number correct verbatim and paraphrases from “Logical Memories – Delayed Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 23)
lmrlmr_NPLogical Memories – Recognition, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 11)
lmi_joelmi_joe_NPTotal number of correct verbatim and paraphrases from WMS-III “Logical Memory – Immediate Recall” (only for Joe Garcia), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 23)
lmd_joelmd_joe_NPTotal number of correct verbatim and paraphrases from WMS-III “Logical Memory – Delayed Recall” (only for Joe Garcia), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 23)
lmr_joelmr_joe_NPTotal number of correct verbatim and paraphrases from WMS-III “Logical Memory – Recognition” (only for Joe Garcia), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 11)
LM_storyLM_story_NPWhich logical memory story was administered? (NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4)
vrivri_NPTotal points scored from “Visual Reproductions – Immediate Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 14)
vrdvrd_NPTotal points scored from “Visual Reproductions – Delayed Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 14)
vrrvrr_NPTotal points scored from “Visual Reproductions – Recognition”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 4)
pasipasi_NPTotal Score from “Paired Associate Learning – Immediate Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 21)
pasi_epasi_e_NPEasy Score from “Paired Associate Learning – Immediate Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 18)
pasi_hpasi_h_NPHard Score from “Paired Associate Learning – Immediate Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 12)
pasdpasd_NPTotal Score from “Paired Associate Learning – Delayed Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 10)
pasd_epasd_e_NPEasy Score from “Paired Associate Learning – Delayed Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 6)
pasd_hpasd_h_NPEasy Score from “Paired Associate Learning – Delayed Recall”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 4)
pasrpasr_NPTotal Score from “Paired Associate Learning – Recognition”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 10)
dsfdsf_NPHighest string from “Digits Forward Span”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 9)
dsbdsb_NPHighest string from “Digits Backward Span”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 8)
trailsAtrailsA_NPTime in minutes to finish “Trail A”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 – capped at 7 minutes (Range: 0.10 – 7.0)
trailsBtrailsB_NPTime in minutes to finish “Trail A”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 – capped at 7 minutes (Range: 0.32 – 10.0)
simsim_NPTotal raw score from “Similarities Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 26)
hvothvot_NPTotal score from “Hooper Visual Organization Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 30)
bnt10bnt10_NPCorrect score without cue from 10 items of “Boston Naming Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 10)
bnt10_semanticbnt10_semantic_NPCorrect score with semantic cue from 10 items of “Boston Naming Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 10)
bnt10_phonemicbnt10_phonemic_NPCorrect score with phonemic cue from 10 items of “Boston Naming Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 10)
bnt30bnt30_NPCorrect score without cue from 30 items of “Boston Naming Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 30)
bnt30_semanticbnt30_semantic_NPCorrect score with semantic cue from 30 items of “Boston Naming Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 30)
bnt30_phonemicbnt30_phonemic_NPCorrect score without cue from 30 items of “Boston Naming Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 30)
bnt36bnt36_NPCorrect score without cue from 36 items of “Boston Naming Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 36)
bnt36_semanticbnt36_semantic_NPCorrect score with semantic cue from 36 items of “Boston Naming Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 36)
bnt36_phonemicbnt36_phonemic_NPCorrect score with semantic cue from 36 items of “Boston Naming Test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 36)
FingTapRFingTapR_NPMean of five trials of “Finger-tapping” of right hand, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
FingTapLFingTapL_NPMean of five trials of “Finger-tapping” of left hand, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
wratwrat_NPRaw Score from “Wide Range Achievement Test –Reading”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 15 – 57)
fasfas_NPThe total words from the Controlled Oral Word Association Test, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
fas_animalfas_animal_NPThe total words from the animal part of the Category Naming Test, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
bdbd_NPTotal Score from “Block Design”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 26)
waiswais_NPTotal correct answers from “WAIS test”, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4 (Range: 0 – 29)
coding_correctcoding_correct_NPTotal correct from WAIS-IV Coding, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
coding_incorrectcoding_incorrect_NPTotal incorrect from WAIS-IV Coding, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
Incidental_pairedIncidental_paired_NPTotal correct from Paired Incidental Learning, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
Incidental_freeIncidental_free_NPTotal correct from Free Recall Incidental Learning, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
Math_correctMath_correct_NPTotal correct responses for Math Fluency, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
Math_incorrect_addMath_incorrect_add_NPIncorrect responses for addition problems, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
Math_incorrect_subMath_incorrect_sub_NPIncorrect responses for subtraction problems, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
Math_incorrect_mulMath_incorrect_mul_NPIncorrect responses for multiplication problems, NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
right_openright_open_NPSeconds from balance test on right leg with eyes open (maximum time is set at 30 seconds), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
left_openleft_open_NPSeconds from balance test on left leg with eyes open (maximum time is set at 30 seconds), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
right_closeright_close_NPSeconds from balance test on right leg with eyes closed (maximum time is set at 30 seconds), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
left_closeleft_close_NPSeconds from balance test on left leg with eyes closed (maximum time is set at 30 seconds), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
mri352mri352_NPTester’s impression of participant’s dementia status (Not verified), NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
test_languagetest_language_NPLanguage used during NP Exam 1-13/1-12/1-4
Neuropsychological testing

Neuropsychological testing is a comprehensive assessment technique utilized to evaluate cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning by examining various aspects of brain function, including, not limited to, memory, attention, language, executive function, and visuospatial skills. It involves a battery of standardized tests administered by trained professionals to diagnose, monitor, and develop interventions for neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric disorders, and developmental disabilities.

Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative measures, neuropsychological testing provides valuable insights into brain-behavior relationships, aiding in treatment planning, rehabilitation strategies, academic accommodations, forensic evaluations, and research endeavors aimed at understanding the complexities of the human brain.

Neuropsychological Test Administration Manual