Retraining Cognition Techniques and Applications

Name: Retraining Cognition Techniques and Applications
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ISBN: 9780890799055

ISBN-10: 0890799059

ISBN-13: 9780890799055

Edition: 2nd 2002

Authors: Rick Parente, Douglas J. Herrmann

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To date, all of the books on cognitive restructuring have addressed only one component: memory skills such as attention/concentration & rehearsal strategies. This book covers these in detail but also provides the techniques for problem solving, decision making, concept learning, organization & planning, & other reasoning skills. External aids, prosthetic devices, & other techniques & activities for improving memory & reasoning skills are also covered.

Book details

List price: $82.40
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: PRO-ED, Incorporated
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 383
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



History and Systems of Cognitive Rehabilitation



A Model of Cognitive Rehabilitation



The Neuropsychology of Thinking



The Dynamics of Attention and Memory



Theories and Models of Recovery



Transfer and Generalization of Cognitive Skills



The Intervention Assessment



Retraining Iconic Memory



Retraining Attention



Maintenance Rehearsal



Retraining Working Memory



Retraining Memory Strategies



Rehearsal Revisited



Retraining Organizational Skills



Retraining Problem-Solving Skills



Retraining Conceptual Skills



Retraining Decision Making



Retraining Reasoning and Comprehension



Retraining Executive Skills



Physical and Mental Condition



Psychotherapy



Cognitive-Enhancing Nutrients and Drugs



Incentives and Cognitive Rehabilitation



External Aids to Cognition



Effectiveness of Cognitive Rehabilitation



Problem--Solutions Treatment Planner



Self-Motivation Treatment Planner



Performance Assessment of the Multimodal System



Cognitive Rehabilitation Web Sites


Author Index


Subject Index


About the Authors