| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 514 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction to clinical neuropsychology -- The nervous system: structure and function -- Neuropathology: neurodegenerative disorders -- Neuropathology: acquired disorders -- Issues in clinical neuropsychological practice -- Interviewing in clinical neuropsychology -- Tests of intellectual abilities -- Tests of memory functioning -- Neuropsychological test batteries -- Differential diagnosis -- Prognosis and treatment planning -- Cognitive and memory rehabilitation -- Individual therapy -- Family and group therapy -- Psychopharmacology -- Pediatric neuropsychology -- Geriatric neuropsychology -- Future of neuropsychology |
| Summary |
"Luring readers in ... with meticulously woven clinical vignettes, Holtz masterfully presents the mechanics and the art of neuropsychology ... students will appreciate the historical roots of neuropsychology, [and] will understand the multiplex systems of current neuropsychological approaches ..."--Nancy S. Koven, PhD. Bates College." ... there has not been an available text focusing on the application of the basic principles in clinical neuropsychological practice ... Finally, a text is available to remedy this problem."-Dennis Andersen, MS, LMHC. Eastern Washington Universit |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Clinical neuropsychology.
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Neuropsychological tests.
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Nervous System Diseases -- diagnosis
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Neuropsychology -- methods
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Neuropsychological Tests
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Nervous System (incl. Brain)
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MEDICAL -- Neurology.
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Clinical neuropsychology
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Neuropsychological tests
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2010046595 |
| ISBN |
9780826104755 |
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0826104754 |
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1283239248 |
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9781283239240 |
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9786613239242 |
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6613239240 |
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