Neuropsychology

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and most westernized nations. Both CVDs and their risk factors confer substantial risk for stroke and dementia, but are also associated with more subtle...

Thoroughly covering the "why" and "how" of validity testing with children and adolescents, this book is edited and written by leaders in the field. Feigning or noncredible effort during psychological and neuropsychological assessments can have...

This book shows practitioners how to use mindfulness-based interventions to treat PTSD and related conditions. People suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other consequences of trauma face daunting challenges. Although many clinical...

Research into reading development and reading disabilities has been dominated by phonologically guided theories for several decades. In this volume, the authors of 11 chapters report on a wide array of current research topics, examining the scope, limits...

Emotions, behaviors, thoughts, creations, planning, daily physical activities, and routines are programmed within our brains. To acquire these capacities, the brain takes time to fully develop--a process that may take the first 20 years of life...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781579100636Author James G. FriesenFormat PaperbackPage Count 226Imprint Wipf & Stock PublishersPublisher Wipf & Stock PublishersWeight(grams) 309g

This pioneering work focuses on positive psychology and wellbeing from a neuropsychological perspective. It bridges social, emotional, and psychological principles to explore the burgeoning field of positive neuropsychology.Combining academic theory and...

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...

This important book gives a voice to the lived experience of siblings and family members when one sibling has an acquired brain injury (ABI). ABI is associated with a range of physical, cognitive, behavioural and personality changes, many of which will...

Changes in the focus of neurological practice worldwide have led to the need for new standard texts that reflect the current state of this expanding area of clinical expertise. The second edition of the Handbook of Neurological Rehabilitation is a major...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780767920100Author Louann BrizendineFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm)...

Increasing numbers of children and adolescents are being diagnosed with nonverbal learning disabilities (NLD), yet clinicians and educators have few scientific resources to guide assessment and intervention. This book presents up-to-date knowledge on the...

Once feared and misunderstood even among the medical community, epilepsy has since largely been demystified. Besides the characteristic seizures, various cognitive, behavioral, and emotional difficulties are recognized as associated with the condition,...

This important book presents a unique, personal account of the impact a mild traumatic brain injury can have. It tells the story of Pauline, who was 33 when a late football tackle caused a bleed in her brain which went undiscovered for 18 months. The...

A neuroscientist reveals unique aspects of decision-making and the best strategies for protecting and enhancing the brain's ability to navigate life's uncertainties Contingency calculations-the ability to predict the outcomes of decisions and...

This comprehensive collection equips readers with a state-of-the-art description of clinical phonetics and a practical guide on how to employ phonetic techniques in disordered speech analysis.Divided into four sections, the manual covers the foundations...

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"Monkey see, monkey do" may sound simple, but how an individual perceives and processes the behavior of another is one of the most complex and fascinating questions related to the social life of humans and other primates. In The Primate Mind, experts...

Powerful and practical tools are coming out of neuroscience research and clinical social workers will learn all about them in this thoroughly revised and updated edition of the now-classic social-work textbook. With chapters on attachment, emotion...

Down syndrome is one of the most commonly occurring developmental disorders and it is now possible to conceptualize and define opportunities for neurocognitive rehabilitation for those with the condition. This book describes how early cognitive...

Addresses the concerns of women about the men in their lives, presenting a profile of the male psyche to shed light on the nuances of men's actions and thoughts in modern culture. By the author of The Wonder of Boys. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.Book...

Clinical Neuropsychology is a vast and varied field that focuses on the treatment, assessment and diagnosis of a range of cognitive disorders through a study and understanding of neuroanatomy and the relationship between the brain and human behavior. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780595122158Author Susan PockettFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint iUniversePublisher iUniverseWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 153mm * 13mm

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Foreword by Sir Charles Huxtable KCB CBE, Commander in Chief, UK Land Forces, 1988-1990. In Great Britain today there are thousands of individuals who, having served their country, have been unable to return themselves to health in mind and body, and who...

At least half of all neuropsychological assessments are performed on elderly persons, but the information clinicians need to make appropriate judgment calls is widely scattered. Several books offering general descriptions of the cognitive functioning of...

Memory and Amnesia provides a clear and comprehensive account of amnesia set in the context of our understanding of how normal memory operates. Part I provides the reader with an up-to-date survey of contemporary memory theories along with an account of...

A current survey and synthesis of the most important findings in our understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of addiction is detailed in our Neurobiology of Addiction series, each volume addressing a specific area of addiction. Opioids, Volume 4...

Suicide risk after disabling neurological conditions is up to five times higher than for the general population; however, knowledge about the extent of the problem, associated risk factors, and effective evidence-informed suicide prevention approaches...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907685675Author Gareth StubbsFormat PaperbackPage Count 252Imprint MX PublishingPublisher MX PublishingWeight(grams) 297gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

An all-star lineup of scientists takes you to the front lines of brain research.Are we born to be shy? Why do we remember some events so clearly and others not at all? Are creativity and depression somehow linked? Do our dreams really have deeper...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903474396Author Matthew R. WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Family Doctor Publications LtdPublisher Family Doctor Publications...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903474136Author Kwame McKenzieFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Family Doctor Publications LtdPublisher Family Doctor Publications LtdWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781887053006Author Muriel K. MacFarlaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Atlantic BooksPublisher Atlantic Books

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With both scientific and clinical relevance, this book is essential for clinicians and researchers in ageing and dementia as well as carers working with people living with dementia, students of neuropsychology/neurocognition, medicine and health and...

This book tells the story of world-class performers and offers an easy-to-read introduction to research showing that their brain function is different from the brains of average performers.

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