ABCN Credential Requirements

Question 1

Which of the following degrees is required to be eligible for ABCN board certification?

Accepted Answer

Doctorate in Psychology

Answer

Master's in Neuropsychology

Answer

Bachelor's in Neuroscience

Answer

Doctorate in Medicine

Question 2

Which type of training is required after obtaining a doctoral degree to qualify for board certification in clinical neuropsychology?

Accepted Answer

Internship and postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology

Answer

Supervisory training in general counseling

Answer

Self-directed study in neuropsychology

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Training in experimental psychology

Question 3

What accrediting body must approve the doctoral program for it to meet ABCN requirements?

Accepted Answer

American Psychological Association (APA)

Answer

American Medical Association (AMA)

Answer

National Association of Psychologists (NAP)

Answer

American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN)

Question 4

Which of the following demonstrates that a candidate has met supervised practice requirements in neuropsychology?

Accepted Answer

Documentation of supervised clinical work in neuropsychology

Answer

Letters of recommendation from colleagues

Answer

Passing the written examination

Answer

Completion of an unrelated postdoctoral fellowship

Question 5

How many years of specialized training in clinical neuropsychology, beyond a doctoral degree, are typically required for ABCN eligibility?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years