A survey of practices and beliefs among ABPP and Non-ABPP clinical neuropsychologists

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Abstract
A 21-item questionnaire was mailed to all ABPP clinical neuropsychologists for whom addresses could be obtained (n = 144). A sample of 145 randomly selected non-ABPP members of Division 40 (Clinical Neuropsychology) of the American Psychological Association also received the survey. Approximately 63.6% or 184 of the questionnaires were completed and returned. Of these, 55.4% or 102 were returned by ABPPs and 44.6% or 82 by Division 40 non-ABPPs. The two groups have similar beliefs regarding appropriate training for neuropsychologists, type of information gathered during evaluations, and philosophical approach toward test selection. Differences include use of technicians, practice setting, years since degree awarded, rankings of referral sources, journals subscribed to or read regularly, and weekly time devoted to neuropsychology and other professional activities. Additional findings and implications are discussed.