Cognitive Neurology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
apraxia
Inability to perform learned motor movements despite intact motor function and comprehension.
utilization behavior
Compulsive use of objects in the environment without instruction, typically associated with frontal lobe dysfunction.
vascular cognitive impairment
Cognitive decline resulting from cerebrovascular disease, ranging from mild impairment to vascular dementia.
WAIS-IV
The fourth edition of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, a comprehensive cognitive assessment battery.
WMS-IV
Wechsler Memory Scale Fourth Edition, a standardized neuropsychological test battery for memory assessment.