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In most U.S. states, any licensed psychologist can call themselves a neuropsychologist. No additional training is required. No specialty exam. No peer review. The title is unregulated, and patients have no way of knowing the difference, unless they know what to look for.

In recent years, the demand for psychological and neuropsychological evaluations has increased significantly. According to the American Psychological Association, over 10 million psychological and neuropsychological assessments are conducted annually in the U.S. alone1. Despite their growing use, many people remain unclear about the difference between neuropsychological testing and psychological testing.