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Principles of Neuropsychology

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ISBN-10: 049500376X

ISBN-13: 9780495003762

Edition: 2nd 2008

Authors: Eric A. Zillmer, Mary V. Spiers, William Culbertson

List price: $239.95
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Focusing on applied and clinical examples, the Second Edition of PRINCIPLIES OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY is an exciting and dynamic approach to neuropsychology that should inspire both students and teachers. This progressive and accessible text teaches brain function in a clear and interesting manner by providing the most recent studies and research available in this ever-developing field. Applying the underlying thesis that all interactions in daily life, whether adaptive or maladaptive, can be explained neuropsychologically, the authors emphasize five specific ideas: human neuropsychology-both experimental and clinical, integration of theory and research, coverage of the relationship between…    
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Book details

List price: $239.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 4/23/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 608
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.970
Language: English

Carrie H. Kennedy, PhD, is a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Service Corps of the U.S. Navy and is currently receiving specialty training in neuropsychology at the University of Virginia. Dr. Kennedy serves on the Conflict of Interest Committee for the National Academy of Neuropsychology and is the Navy Psychology Ethics Consultant for the Clinical Committee of the American Psychological Association’s Division 19, Society for Military Psychology. Her most recent publication investigates the efficacy of establishing a gambling treatment program in a military environment; her other research interests include assessment of memory malingering, multicultural issues in military…    

A History of Neuropsychology
Methods of Investigating the Brain
Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis
The Functioning Brain
Cells of Thought
Functional Neuroanatomy
Cerebral Specialization
Somatosensory, Chemical and Motor Systems
Vision and Language
Memory, Attention and Executive Functioning
Disorders of the Brain
Developmental Disorders of Childhood
Learning and Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Childhood
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Tumors and Traumatic Brain Injury
Normal Aging and Dementia: Alzheimer's Dementia
Subcortical and Mixed Dementia
Disorders of Consciousness
Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Intervention