Intelligence and epilepsy: The early era

Publication date: Available online 13 November 2019Source: Epilepsy & BehaviorAuthor(s): Bruce HermannAbstractThis contribution to the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Epilepsy & Behavior addresses the topic of epilepsy and intelligence, an early focus of interest in the history of the neuropsychology of epilepsy. The path through which the earliest measures of intelligence found their way to epilepsy research is reviewed followed by an overview of the subsequent themes of research, points of disagreement, advances in research using measures of intelligence, and developing awareness of the limitations associated with reliance on intelligence tests.Special Issue: Epilepsy & Behavior's 20th Anniversary

Source: Epilepsy and Behavior - November 13, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research