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Neuropsychology

Neuropsychology publishes original empirical research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, theoretical articles, and case studies on the relationship between brain function and human cognitive, emotional, and behavioral function. The journal covers basic, applied, and clinical research across healthy and disordered states and across the lifespan, with emphasis on interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches to brain-behavior relationships.

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Subject Neurosciences, Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0894-4105
eISSN 1931-1559
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Print subscription prices for 2026 volume range from $116.00 for APA Student Affiliates to $1,417.00 for institutions by delivery type.

Submission Instructions

Neuropsychology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Empirical Study

Cover Letter A submission letter is required. The submission letter must state compliance with APA ethical standards, confirm all listed authors contributed significantly and consent to authorship, and briefly explain the article's relevance to the journal's domain.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured in paragraph form. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions, and for empirical studies it must also discuss sample diversity and the generalizability of the findings.
Manuscript Empirical studies must include a detailed Method section, a Method subsection titled “Transparency and openness,” and a Discussion subsection preferably titled “Constraints on generality.” The manuscript must include three to five keywords after the abstract, a separate Key points section with Question, Findings, Importance, and Next steps, and a disclosure of any use of generative AI in drafting the manuscript.
References References must follow APA style, 7th edition. References must be listed in alphabetical order, with every listed reference cited in the text and every text citation included in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Each table must be submitted with the manuscript file and start on a separate page. Tables must be numbered and titled, and all tables must be self-explanatory.
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Literature Review

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must be submitted as a submission letter. The submission letter must state compliance with APA ethical standards, confirm that all listed authors contributed significantly and consent to authorship, and briefly explain the article’s relevance to the journal’s domain.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must include three to five keywords after the abstract, a separate Key points section with Question, Findings, Importance, and Next steps, and a disclosure of any generative AI use in drafting.
References References must follow APA style, 7th edition. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every reference listed must be cited in the text with every text citation included in the references section.
Figures & Tables Each table must be submitted with the manuscript file. Each table must start on a separate page and be numbered, titled, and self-explanatory.
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Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter A submission letter is required. The submission letter must state compliance with APA ethical standards, confirm all listed authors contributed significantly and consent to authorship, and briefly explain the article's relevance to the journal's domain.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no longer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured and presented in paragraph form. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Meta-analyses must follow APA Style JARS for meta-analysis reports and include a method-section subsection titled “Transparency and openness.” The manuscript must include three to five keywords after the abstract, a “Key points” section with Question, Findings, Importance, and Next steps after the abstract, a “Transparency and openness” subsection detailing compliance efforts with the TOP guidelines, and disclosure of any use of generative AI in drafting.
References References must follow APA style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, every listed reference must be cited in the text, and every text citation must appear in the references section.
Figures & Tables Each table must be submitted with the manuscript file. Each table must start on a separate page and be numbered and labeled with an appropriate title.
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Case Study

Cover Letter A submission letter is required. The submission letter must state compliance with APA ethical standards, confirm that all listed authors contributed significantly and consent to authorship, and briefly explain the article's relevance to the journal's domain.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured and presented in paragraph form. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Case studies must raise or illustrate important questions that extend beyond the single case and have heuristic value. The manuscript must include three to five keywords after the abstract, a separate Key points section with Question, Findings, Importance, and Next steps after the abstract, and disclosure and citation of any generative AI use in drafting.
References References must follow APA style, 7th edition. References must be listed in alphabetical order, every listed reference must be cited in the text, and every text citation must appear in the references section.
Figures & Tables Each table must be submitted with the manuscript file. Each table must start on a separate page and be numbered, labeled with an appropriate title, and self-explanatory.
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Recent Publications

Neural responses to food-related stimuli following experimental sleep manipulation: A systematic review of task-based neuroimaging studies.

Min Pu, Qianying Ma

10.1037/neu0001133
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An examination of the relation between early childhood lead (Pb) exposure and cognitive intraindividual variability in a medicolegal sample.

Bailey N. Wagaman, Sydney Sullivan, Vasilios C. Ikonomou, Stephen L. Aita, Nicholas C. Borgogna, Joshua S. Kline, Michael P. Santa Maria, Benjamin D. Hill

10.1037/neu0001130
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Retrieval-induced forgetting and facilitation across the Alzheimer’s disease continuum: Behavioral and neuroanatomical evidence from a recognition-based paradigm.

Carlotta Di Domenico, Sabrina Bonarota, Giulia Caruso, Sofia Sperati, Francesco Di Lorenzo, Marta Rodini, Carlo Caltagirone, Giacomo Koch, Federico Giove, Marco Bozzali, Laura Serra

10.1037/neu0001126
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Supplemental Material for Neural Responses to Food-Related Stimuli Following Experimental Sleep Manipulation: A Systematic Review of Task-Based Neuroimaging Studies

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10.1037/neu0001133.supp
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Motor intrusion errors as a novel marker of neurodegeneration and executive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease.

Cierra M. Keith, Holly E. Phelps, Samantha R. Smith, Camila Vieira Ligo Teixeira, Rashi I. Mehta, Patrick Worhunsky, Melanie Ward, Joseph Malone, Lauren Bojarski, Gary Marano, Khalid Sharif, Stephanie Pockl, Nafiisah Rajabalee, Pierre-François D'Haese, Ali Rezai, Marc W. Haut

10.1037/neu0001132
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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter required?

A submission letter is required and must include statements of compliance with APA ethical standards, prior publication and concurrent submission status, author contributions and consent, and relevance to the journal; authors may optionally suggest up to three potential reviewers. Authors should also note open science badge eligibility in the cover letter when applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

Print subscription prices for 2026 volume range from $116.00 to $1,417.00 by subscriber category and delivery type.

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Research Topics

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Traumatic Brain Injury Research Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Cognitive Functions and Memory Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction Memory and Neural Mechanisms Memory Processes and Influences Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Cognitive Abilities and Testing Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Schizophrenia research and treatment Face Recognition and Perception Reading and Literacy Development Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Action Observation and Synchronization Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Spatial Cognition and Navigation Neuroscience and Music Perception Child and Animal Learning Development EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Visual perception and processing mechanisms

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