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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782465503321

Titolo

The neuropsychology handbook [[electronic resource] /] / Arthur MacNeill Horton, Jr., Danny Wedding, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer Pub., c2008

ISBN

1-281-13324-8

9786611133245

0-8261-0312-X

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (856 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

HortonArthur MacNeill <1947->

WeddingDanny

Disciplina

616.89

Soggetti

Clinical neuropsychology

Neuropsychological tests

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contributors; SECTION I: Foundations of Neuropsychology; SECTION II: Assessment in Neuropsychology; SECTION III: Practice Issues in Neuropsychology; SECTION IV: Special Populations in Neuropsychology; SECTION V: Conclusion; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The new edition of this basic reference for the practicing clinical and behavioral neuropsychologist and text for graduate student expands its coverage of the major areas in which clinical neuropsychologists work. Specific areas covered include:. ? the foundations of clinical neuropsychology, such as the neuropsychological basic of mental abilities, diagnostic decision-making, and symptom validity testing. ? neuroimaging. ? behavioral change following traumatic brain injury. ? disability determination and rehabilitation planning. ? clinical neuropsychology with children. ? clinical neurotoxico