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Scores from neuropsychological assessments (in-depth, standardized evaluations of how a person's brain functions in various ...

Scores from neuropsychological assessments (in-depth, standardized evaluations of how a person's brain functions in various cognitive areas) are widely used to identify underlying cognitive abilities.