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Neuropsychology in France

J L Signoret1, G Deloche

  • 1INSERM, Division Vincent de Paul, La Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris, France.

Neuropsychology Review
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Neuropsychology in France has evolved significantly since Paul Broca. Current challenges stem from internal disputes and specific French factors, potentially leading to future fragmentation before a new synthesis.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • History of Science

Background:

  • Review of the historical development of neuropsychology in France from Paul Broca (1861) to the early 1990s.
  • Analysis of the current epistemological and institutional crises facing French neuropsychology.
  • Identification of general factors (e.g., psychological vs. biological dimension debates) and specific French factors (e.g., retirement of key figures).

Observation:

  • The field has a rich history in France, marked by significant contributions.
  • Contemporary French neuropsychology is experiencing significant internal and external pressures.
  • Retirement of prominent figures exacerbates existing challenges within the French context.

Findings:

  • The crises are fueled by inherent domain disputes and unique national circumstances.

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  • Disagreements between psychological and biological approaches contribute to the current instability.
  • The retirement of leading neuropsychologists has created an institutional void.

    • Implications:

    • Clinical practice and research activities may become fragmented in the near future.
    • A period of divided goals and techniques is anticipated before a potential new synthesis.
    • The future trajectory suggests a restructuring of the field in France.