July 13, 2025

The Psychiatric Roots of Neuropsychology: From Clérambault to Penfield, from Ajuriaguerra/Hécaen to Vygotsky/Luria . And Why This Legacy Has Been Hidden or Denied

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This review uncovers neuropsychology's psychiatric roots, revealing its historical ties to figures like Clérambault and Luria.

Neuropsychology's historical foundations are linked to psychiatric concepts like automatisms and delusions.
Clérambault's early work contributed to clinical observations that informed neuropsychological theory.
The development of neuropsychology includes contributions from key figures such as Penfield, Vygotsky, and Luria.
The discipline's emergence highlights the significance of psychiatric insights in understanding neuropsychological practice.

Marcelo Caixeta (2025) studied this question.

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