Greek Neuropsychological Test Battery Luria-Nebraska [LNNB-269]

Purpose of the Questionnaire (Scale)

The G-LNNB (Greek version of the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery) is the Greek adaptation of the Luria-Nebraska neuropsychological battery and is used for the comprehensive assessment of brain function. It is addressed to neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, and neurologists for the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological lesions, psychiatric disorders, and cognitive deficits. The test provides detailed cognitive profiles and assists in the differential diagnosis of neurological conditions.

Questionnaire (Scale) Analysis

The battery was developed by Golden, Hammeke, and Purisch (1980) and adapted for the Greek population by research centers. It includes 269 items organized into 11 clinical scales: Motor, Rhythm, Visual, Tactile, Auditory, Speech, Writing, Reading, Arithmetic, Memory, and Intellectual Processes. Each scale assesses specific brain functions and provides separate scores.

Scoring of Items

Responses are scored on a dichotomous scale (0 = correct, 1 = incorrect). Scores are converted into standardized values (T-scores, M = 50, SD = 10), a General Neuropsychological Deficit Scale (GNDS), subscale indices for each domain, and lateralization differences (right/left hemispheres).

Statistical Analysis

The Greek adaptation has been standardized on a sample of Greek-speaking adults. Statistical indicators show internal consistency (α = 0.75–0.90 per scale), test-retest reliability (r = 0.80–0.88), and discriminant validity (>85% sensitivity and specificity).

Validity of the Questionnaire (Scale)

The validity of the G-LNNB has been confirmed through correlational studies with neuroimaging (CT, MRI), discriminant ability between clinical groups, and comparisons with other neuropsychological tests (WAIS, Halstead-Reitan).

Reliability of the Questionnaire (Scale)

The tool demonstrates high reliability with internal consistency (α > 0.80 for most scales), test-retest reliability (r > 0.80), and inter-rater agreement (>90%).

References

Foreign References
Golden, C. J., Hammeke, T. A., & Purisch, A. D. (1980). The Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery: Manual. Western Psychological Services.
Golden, C. J. (1981). Clinical interpretation of the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery. Grune & Stratton.
Greek References
Official Greek adaptation: Available through university neuropsychology laboratories