Sample interview questions: Can you discuss any experience you have in conducting neuropsychological assessments for patients with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease?
Sample answer:
- Conducted comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for patients with various neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and frontotemporal dementia.
- Utilized standardized neuropsychological test batteries, such as the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), the Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS), and the Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB), to assess cognitive functioning across multiple domains, including attention, memory, executive functioning, language, and visuospatial skills.
- Administered and interpreted specialized neuropsychological tests to evaluate specific cognitive deficits associated with neurodegenerative disorders, such as the Boston Naming Test for language impairment and the Trail Making Test for executive dysfunction.
- Conducted detailed clinical interviews with patients and their families to gather information about their medical history, current symptoms, and functional status, to aid in the diagnosis and… Read full answer