Frontal Lobe Function and Dysfunction

ISBN-13: 9780195062847 / Angielski / Twarda / 1991 / 448 str.

Harvey S. Levin; Arthur L. Benton; Howard M. Eisenberg

Opis

The cognitive and behavioral functions of the frontal lobes have been of great interest to neuroscientists, neurologists, psychologists and psychiatrists. Recent technical advances have made it possible to trace their neuroanatomical connections more precisely and to conduct evoked potential and neuroimaging studies in patients. This book presents a broad and authoritative synthesis of research progress in this field. It encompasses neuroanatomical studies; experiments involving temporal organization and working memory tasks in non-human primates; clinical studies of patients following frontal lobe excisions for intractable epilepsy; metabolic imaging in schizophrenia and affective disorder; neurobehavioral studies of patients with dementia, frontal lobe tumors, and head injuries; magnetic resonance imaging methods for studying human frontal lobe anatomy; theoretical approaches to describing frontal lobe functions; and rehabilitation of patients with frontal lobe damage including their core problem of diminished awareness. Written by a distinguished group of neuroscientists, psychologists and clinicians, Frontal Lobe Function and Dysfunction provides the best current source of information on this region of the brain and its role in cognition, behavior and clinical disorders.

Recenzje

begins with a fascinating history of the knowledge of frontal lobe function ... the technical aspects of the book are of good quality ... The illustrations are clear, the writing is lucid, the references are copious, and the price is modest. The intended audience would seem to be largely neuropsychologists and basic neuroscientists ... there are some interesting clinical pearls ... Furthermore, the awareness gained from a reading of this book about the nature of the subtle deficits from frontal lobe dysfunction will certainly lead to an increase in their detection and a better appreciation of their impact upon recovery to normal life ... its perusal is certainly worthwhile to anyone dealing with patients with frontal lobe dysfunction, and it would be a superb source for those needing more detailed information.

Spis treści

Introduction and historical perspective; Neuroanatomical organization, experimental models and neuroimaging in animals; Cognitive functioning in patients with frontal lobe lesions; The role of the frontal lobes in memory; Response preparation and motor functioning; Integration of experimental models with studies of patients; Neuropsychiatric and developmental effects of frontal lobe damage; Rehabilitation of the frontal lobe damaged patient; Summary.