Historical overview of computerized behavioral testing of humans in neurotoxicology

Neurotoxicology and Teratology

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 351-357

  Williamson, Ann M ^a  

^a National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety   (Australia)

Author keywords

Behavioral testing; Neurobehavioral testing; Test batteries; Test development

Indexed keywords

BEHAVIOR; COMPUTER; CONFERENCE PAPER; HISTORY; HUMAN; NEUROTOXICITY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SCREENING TEST;

EID: 0030198281     PISSN: 08920362     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0892-0362(96)00030-X     Document Type: Conference Paper

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