Neuropsychology

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143036227Author Antonio DamasioFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 221gDimensions(mm) 196mm *...

For religious persons, the notion of human being is tied inextricably to the notion of God (or the gods) and turns on this question: what is human being? How did we, with our almost infinite capacities for thought, change, and domination, come to be?...

For religious persons, the notion of human being is tied inextricably to the notion of God (or the gods) and turns on this question: what is human being? How did we, with our almost infinite capacities for thought, change, and domination, come to be?...

The Neuroscience of Bach’s Music: Perception, Action, and Cognition Effects on the Brain is a comprehensive study of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music through the lens of neuroscience, examining neuroscience using Bach’s music as a tool. This book...

This is a collection of essays by leading neuropsychologists and cognitive neuroscientists to honor Alexander Romanovich Luria and to highlight the enduring impact of his legacy on cognitive neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology. A wide range of...

DDisorders associated with dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system are quite common yet frequently unrecognized. The quantitative autonomic testing presented here can be invaluable tool for evaluation of these disorders. This manual fills a gap in...

Cognitive neuroscience has grown into a rich and complex discipline, some 35 years after the term was coined. Given the great expanse of the field, an inclusive and authoritative resource such as this handbook is needed for examining the current...

This book is a unique and timely addition to the literature for it provides approaches for dealing with the cognitive and emotional consequences of common neurological diseases. There is growing awareness of the impact that psychological factors and the...

This is the first book devoted to the topic of validity assessment in rehabilitation contexts and is written by two board certified psychologists with extensive experience in clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology. This book describes (a)...

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are attacks that mimic epileptic seizures, but are not caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Instead, PNES are typically considered involuntary expressions of distress, making diagnosis and...

This educational text is based on the premise that university faculty preparing students in communication disorder disciplines need to rely on the evidence-base of literature regarding effective teaching in much the same way that they are expected to...

Designed as a complete course for undergraduate and graduate students of speech-language pathology and linguistics Features worked examples with each chapter Includes appendices giving all the symbols and transcription conventions utilized This book...

As a consequence of the disability movement, the thinking generated by the World Health Organization's classification of disability and functioning, and an upturn in concern for the long-term consequences of aphasia, it has become apparent that two...

Tashi Hansen du Toit was 15 years old when her mother Karen suffered a severe hemorrhagic stroke which left her with multiple physical and cognitive impairments. This beautifully written and poignant account tells Tashi's story from the first moments...

This book is an introductory guide to the origin, definition, and use of evidence-based practice in communication disorders. It serves as a reference for speech-language pathologists and audiologists to the principles and process of evidence-based...

When fishing for happiness, catch and release. Remember these seven words,they are the keys to being happy. So says Shimon Edelman, an expert on psychology and the mind. In The Happiness of Pursuit , Edelman offers a fundamental understanding of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780190850661Author Distinguished Professor Rhoda OlkinFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Oxford University Press, USAPublisher Oxford University Press,...

Combining scientific expertise with psychotherapeutic acumen, this book is highly accessible and packed with clinical tools. Part I provides essential information on how acquired brain injury affects emotional functioning. Part II describes practical,...

The Clinical Handbook of Fear and Anxiety is a comprehensive guide to the understanding and treatment of clinical anxiety and related disorders. As the editors demonstrate, the clear delineations implied by DSM and ICD diagnoses are illusory when it...

This authoritative work, now thoroughly revised, has given thousands of clinicians, students, and researchers a state-of-the-art understanding of the human frontal lobes--the large brain region that plays a critical role in behavior, cognition, health,...

Recent advances in medicine for resuscitation and care have led to an increased number of patients that survive severe brain damage but who are poorly responsive and non-communicative at the bedside. This has led to a striking need to better...

Written for graduate students and trainees in mental health, this is the only text to present neurobiology in the context of clinical issues rather than merely focusing on experimental approaches to biological psychology or structuring it along...

Brain and Behavior: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective captures the excitement of cognitive and behavioral neuroscience by focusing on fundamental scientific principles, patterns, and ways of thinking. Brain and Behavior is clear and vibrant...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375701078Author John J. RateyFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 374gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780684829463Author Sigmund FreudFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Touchstone BooksPublisher Touchstone BooksWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 209mm *...

A bold revision of the history of European art, told through the lens of neuroscience Ambitious and much anticipated, this book celebrates the value of recent neuroscientific discoveries as tools for art-historical analysis. Case studies ranging across...

Drawing on a wealth of new evidence, pioneering research psychologist David DeSteno shows why religious practices and rituals are so beneficial to those who follow them-and to anyone, regardless of their faith (or lack thereof).Scientists are beginning...

Delayed development of speech and/or language is one of the commonest reasons for parents of preschool children to seek the advice of a paediatrician.Accessible to non-academic Speech and Language Impairments provides an overview of recent research...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780688172176Author V S RamachandranFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Mariner BooksPublisher Mariner BooksWeight(grams) 435gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 157mm...

The aim of neuropsychological rehabilitation is to enable people with cognitive, emotional, or behavioural deficits to achieve their maximum potential in the domains of psychological, social, leisure, vocational or everyday functioning. Describing the...

The go-to resource for clinical and forensic practice has now been significantly revised with 85% new material, reflecting the tremendous growth of the field. Leading authorities synthesize the state of the science on symptom feigning in cognitive...

A definitive reference--now extensively revised with 70% new material--this book presents cutting-edge knowledge on how learning disorders develop and how to diagnose and treat them effectively. In addition to dyslexia and mathematics disabilities, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143123408Author John CoatesFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 212mm * 139mm *...

How do emotions affect your basic decision making? Why do certain smells prompt long-forgotten memories, and what makes us suddenly self-conscious?How does the biological organ, the brain, give rise to all of the thoughts in your head - enable you to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781619492936Author Sigmund FreudFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Empire BooksPublisher Empire BooksWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm

At the age of twenty eight Gary was assaulted by a gang with baseball bats and a hammer, resulting in several skull fractures and severe brain damage. For nineteen months he had little awareness of his surroundings before he started to show some recovery...

Biomechanics and Motor Control: Defining Central Concepts provides a thorough update to the rapidly evolving fields of biomechanics of human motion and motor control with research published in biology, psychology, physics, medicine, physical therapy,...

A complete summary of current knowledge about phobias, for the academic and clinicianFirst comprehensive handbook on the topic for 10 yearsThe latest research and findings presented in a single sourceContributions from eminent international clinicians...

It's the reason why spending time on Facebook makes us feel sad and lonely. Why expensive name-brand medicines provide better pain relief than the generic stuff, even if they share the same ingredients. And why a hospital room with a good view speeds up...

This unique analysis of neuropsychological conditions provides readers with a review of both pediatric and adult presentations in one convenient place. Covering the most common disorders encountered in clinical practice, including those specific to the...