Human Neuropsychology

G. Martin (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

624 Seiten

2006 | 2nd edition
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-197452-4 (ISBN)

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Introduces the relationship between brain structure and activity, its function and behaviour. This book covers topics in the field of human neuropsychology, simultaneously introducing students to developments in the area. It provides a balance between theory and application, enabling students to develop an understanding of the subject.

Dr G. Neil Martin is Honorary Professor of Psychology at Regent's University, London.

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Acknowledgements

Preface to the 2nd edition

Preface to the 1st edition

Neuropsychology: its aims, history and methods
The brain I: basic neurophysiology
The brain II: basic neuroanatomy
Hemispheric localisation and lateralization of function
The frontal lobes: cognition, social behaviour and personality
Disorders of perception
Movement disorders
The neuropsychology of language: an introduction
Memory
Emotion-normal aspects
The dementias
Disorders of thought and mood
Development and recovery of function
Neuropsychological assessment

Appendix: resources for neuropsychology students

References

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.12.2006
Sprache	englisch
Maße	189 x 246 mm
Gewicht	1416 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Biopsychologie / Neurowissenschaften
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
ISBN-10	0-13-197452-1 / 0131974521
ISBN-13	978-0-13-197452-4 / 9780131974524
Zustand	Neuware