r/neuropsychology
Neuropsychology is both an experimental and clinical branch of psychology that aims to understand how cognitive functions (memory…
How to think about r/neuropsychology
The community focuses on the intersection of cognitive functions and brain structure, exploring both pathological and non-pathological aspects of neuropsychology. Members engage in discussions about how various brain conditions affect cognition and behavior, as well as the underlying neuroscience principles. The community is characterized by a strong emphasis on scientific rigor, often referencing peer-reviewed research and established theories in the field.
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Audience
Participants in this community include psychology students, professionals in neuropsychology and related fields, and individuals with a personal interest in cognitive science. The demographic is diverse, ranging from undergraduates to seasoned researchers, with a shared intent to deepen their understanding of the brain's impact on behavior and cognition. The vibe is generally academic and inquisitive, with members valuing evidence-based discussions.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes research summaries, case studies, and inquiries about neuropsychological phenomena. Posts that are well-researched and cite credible sources tend to receive positive engagement, while overly simplistic or anecdotal content may be downvoted. Members frequently engage in thoughtful discussions, and the community encourages a respectful exchange of ideas, with a moderate posting frequency that allows for in-depth conversations.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should prioritize educational content that aligns with the interests of members, such as informative articles, webinars, or resources related to neuropsychology. Direct promotion or sales pitches are likely to be met with skepticism or hostility, so brands should focus on providing value through knowledge sharing. Collaborating with experts or contributing to discussions in a non-promotional manner can foster goodwill and establish credibility within the community.
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What r/neuropsychology talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
- scihb.com
- labroots.com
- shiningscience.com
- i.redd.it
- contxmedia.com
- today.duke.edu
- guardianmag.us
- wisdominanutshell.academy
- livescience.com
- themarginalian.org
- nature.com
- academic.oup.com
- sciencealert.com
- reddit.com
- neurosciencenews.com
- researchgate.net
- ninds.nih.gov
- cdn.ymaws.com
- sciencedaily.com
- theistanbulchronicle.com
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/daddydilly694-20
- u/[deleted]
- u/veterinarysite
- u/Loud-Direction-7011
- u/whatarethosehah
- u/AutoModerator
- u/tahutahut
- u/Hopere
- u/-A_Humble_Traveler-
- u/not-so-spicy-curry
- u/coldcoldcoldcoldasic
- u/PrimalJohnStone
- u/teeny2ns
- u/LosDiamantes
- u/PrestigiousClient655
- u/tsukihan
- u/adosculation
- u/greentea387
- u/HotPieceOfShit
- u/ninja-slash-nerd
- u/Quick_Shoe1407
- u/AltRumination
- u/Gawrila
- u/DrinkinDoughnuts
- u/spankdacat
- u/East-Ad8159
- u/Gimme_yourjaket
- u/MountainScorpion
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- u/falstaf
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- u/Fnar-a
- u/wattsdreams
- u/OkAcanthisitta5579
- u/Gloomy-Abalone1576
- u/Agreeable-Constant47
- u/AxisTheGreat
- u/aaaa2016aus
- u/remifi
- u/hideawaycoaching
- u/staghornfern
- u/DocSprotte
- u/ParlayOptionsGambler
- u/davinci-code
- u/yourbossissick
- u/beyondthebinary
- u/Crabanana
- u/phoneixAdi
- u/Commercial-Life-9998
- u/mrdib97
- u/melonyxx
- u/BurtBruh
- u/imanonamanous
- u/Beginning-Fruit1358
- u/auri-22
- u/Spiderpsychman98
- u/Possible-Lawyer2030
- u/theapollo82
- u/Kashsbrokentablet
- u/Mosheideh
- u/Practical-Prior-2070
- u/rndothwwy
- u/CEDStaff
- u/favouritemistake
- u/JustAGreenDreamer
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- u/HMS_Endurance
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- u/Afternoon--Delight
- u/Difficult-Stuff-9243
- u/Cors_dft377
- u/CyborgArmando
- u/justdontaskmewhy
- u/ember_UwU_
- u/Profanne
- u/grapenutz33
- u/Babuszka6
- u/Minevira
- u/elszivottropi
- u/ExpensiveDonut
- u/TiHKALmonster
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- u/Slight-Cry4361
- u/sskk4477
- u/Toxxxica
- u/bangeltigersaprem
- u/Jeepers78
- u/Pyropeace
By votes
- u/veterinarysite
- u/daddydilly694-20
- u/aaaa2016aus
- u/[deleted]
- u/whatarethosehah
- u/Loud-Direction-7011
- u/tahutahut
- u/remifi
- u/-A_Humble_Traveler-
- u/AltRumination
- u/PrimalJohnStone
- u/PrestigiousClient655
- u/hideawaycoaching
- u/Hopere
- u/Gawrila
- u/adosculation
- u/coldcoldcoldcoldasic
- u/tsukihan
- u/staghornfern
- u/East-Ad8159
- u/DocSprotte
- u/greentea387
- u/ParlayOptionsGambler
- u/davinci-code
- u/spankdacat
- u/yourbossissick
- u/not-so-spicy-curry
- u/teeny2ns
- u/beyondthebinary
- u/Commercial-Life-9998
- u/Crabanana
- u/phoneixAdi
- u/DrinkinDoughnuts
- u/Gimme_yourjaket
- u/mrdib97
- u/melonyxx
- u/BurtBruh
- u/MountainScorpion
- u/imanonamanous
- u/Beginning-Fruit1358
- u/Spiderpsychman98
- u/auri-22
- u/Possible-Lawyer2030
- u/theapollo82
- u/techsupportthrow555
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Kashsbrokentablet
- u/Mosheideh
- u/CEDStaff
- u/NecessaryRepeat7960
- u/Practical-Prior-2070
- u/rndothwwy
- u/HMS_Endurance
- u/cedarofthewest
- u/favouritemistake
- u/Loopydoopie
- u/JustAGreenDreamer
- u/AltAcc4545
- u/Mvpalldayy
- u/PradleyBitts
- u/chazzledot
- u/27rlb
- u/KurtisC1993
- u/DoomkingBalerdroch
- u/fchung
- u/Difficult-Stuff-9243
- u/Low-Jaguar9192
- u/HotPieceOfShit
- u/Bolvack
- u/Afternoon--Delight
- u/justdontaskmewhy
- u/ember_UwU_
- u/tiacalypso
- u/CyborgArmando
- u/Cors_dft377
- u/Profanne
- u/grapenutz33
- u/Minevira
- u/Babuszka6
- u/elszivottropi
- u/ExpensiveDonut
- u/TiHKALmonster
- u/a1a1p0p0
- u/ninja-slash-nerd
- u/sskk4477
- u/Slight-Cry4361
- u/Toxxxica
- u/bangeltigersaprem
- u/Jeepers78
- u/Pyropeace
- u/kaanegeunsal
- u/unmarkedpickles
- u/No-Mud9345
- u/BoneyGemini
- u/falstaf
- u/CovidCareGroup
- u/notyour-bonnie
- u/Cookgypsy
- u/dryuhyr
- u/Chadlad50
Top commenters
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- u/[deleted]
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Loud-Direction-7011
- u/DaKelster
- u/Roland8319
- u/veterinarysite
- u/Drnobrains
- u/DocSprotte
- u/LocusStandi
- u/508010
- u/Terrible_Detective45
- u/Papancasudani
- u/SciencedYogi
- u/donotfire
- u/8Eevert
- u/yoyo5113
- u/Material_void207
- u/odd-42
- u/CheckAgitated6428
- u/Hopere
- u/Yattiel
- u/Affectionate-Roof285
- u/premature_eulogy
- u/Little4nt
- u/One-Performer-1723
- u/Daannii
- u/LaskyBun
- u/Nigelthornfruit
- u/Not_OPs_Doctor
- u/sticky_symbols
- u/desexmachina
- u/TheSmokingHorse
- u/DrPsychOut
- u/skiandhike91
- u/learningprofile
- u/amitchellcoach
- u/DantianEnergy
- u/j4nt4i
- u/Official_Cuddlydeath
- u/AsparagusPotential93
- u/Positive-Practice-94
- u/cafepeaceandlove
- u/SvenAERTS
- u/LostInSemantics
- u/thechairmankcl
- u/JoinMeOnTheSunnySide
- u/remifi
- u/intent_joy_love
- u/jakethehake
- u/VeganMarlisa
- u/Low_Ad_4938
- u/kangurek1995
- u/SnooComics7744
- u/eaturfeet653
- u/graciouskynes
- u/MrKnuffke
- u/beherenowgirl
- u/Acceptable_Mine_592
- u/-McJuice-
- u/kaiise
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- u/AltruisticReview4407
- u/DerSpringerr
- u/downwiththesystemyo
- u/trolls_toll
- u/mikumuso
- u/Odd_Industry_2376
- u/hideawaycoaching
- u/Economy-Vegetable-35
- u/verus_es_tu
- u/Gagagugi
- u/themiracy
- u/EFNich
- u/sub_machine_fun
- u/OfcourseNegation
- u/Lehmann108
- u/fluffypinkkitties
- u/smar015
- u/Dangerous-Proposal-8
- u/massivepanda
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- u/trash-juice
- u/BalkanCrisis
- u/Taome
- u/Salyrata
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- u/fastspinecho
- u/marvelousmaraw
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- u/TheRoach
- u/ScienceandArtca
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- u/Breokz
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- u/nerdboy1r
- u/suicidalpasta
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- u/TheAdonisWhisperer
- u/NorCalMikey
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- u/[deleted]
- u/Roland8319
- u/premature_eulogy
- u/DaKelster
- u/yoyo5113
- u/Drnobrains
- u/museumofsciences
- u/SnooComics7744
- u/CheezSammie
- u/LaskyBun
- u/Daannii
- u/508010
- u/hideawaycoaching
- u/nezumipi
- u/Terrible_Detective45
- u/Not_OPs_Doctor
- u/sticky_symbols
- u/veterinarysite
- u/blinkwhat2018
- u/eaturfeet653
- u/odd-42
- u/alabalason
- u/Drxplet
- u/skiandhike91
- u/marvelousmaraw
- u/thereticent
- u/smar015
- u/whatarethosehah
- u/Papancasudani
- u/3mpathogens
- u/8Eevert
- u/Defiant-Ad-86
- u/DrAnosognosia
- u/DrPsychOut
- u/ralten
- u/Hopere
- u/infinitetekk
- u/AllthewaymyG
- u/k_hams
- u/Simple-Desk4943
- u/TheSmokingHorse
- u/LocusStandi
- u/Taome
- u/Loud-Direction-7011
- u/Twishedd
- u/DocSprotte
- u/stinkykoala314
- u/EconoAlchemist
- u/AutoModerator
- u/Alarming-Low-8076
- u/LostInSemantics
- u/Gagagugi
- u/pyriphlegeton
- u/MeatyMagnus
- u/Somerset76
- u/FruityTeam
- u/tall_koala575
- u/Positive-Practice-94
- u/ghrarhg
- u/PsychicNeuron
- u/whatsanerve
- u/SeriouslySuspect
- u/SciencedYogi
- u/cafepeaceandlove
- u/cedarofthewest
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- u/Starrk__
- u/fastspinecho
- u/JackieAutoimmuneINFJ
- u/thechairmankcl
- u/yourbossissick
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- u/urine-encephalopathy
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- u/Zippo_Willow
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- u/favouritemistake
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- u/remifi
- u/Material_void207
- u/graciouskynes
- u/trolls_toll
- u/prettywitty
- u/Gregoboy
- u/nathanpprice
- u/Shanoony
- u/Economy-Vegetable-35
- u/verus_es_tu
- u/Salyrata
- u/rafikimeditacion
- u/TheGoodEnoughMother
- u/Little4nt
- u/ahbeecelia
- u/hannahchann
- u/qabalistic_bass
- u/Neurob4psych
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FAQ
r/neuropsychology — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/neuropsychology have?
r/neuropsychology has approximately 165,020 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/neuropsychology created?
r/neuropsychology was created on February 3, 2010 (16 years ago).
What is r/neuropsychology about?
The community focuses on the intersection of cognitive functions and brain structure, exploring both pathological and non-pathological aspects of neuropsychology. Members engage in discussions about how various brain conditions affect cognition and behavior, as well as the underlying neuroscience principles. The community is characterized by a strong emphasis on scientific r…
What subreddits are similar to r/neuropsychology?
Communities similar to r/neuropsychology include r/neuro, r/neuroscience, r/academicpsychology, r/cogsci, r/clinicalpsychology.
Who are the most active posters on r/neuropsychology?
The most frequent posters on r/neuropsychology include u/daddydilly694-20, u/[deleted], u/veterinarysite.
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