Essentials of Neuropsychology

ISBN-13: 9781032640822 / Twarda / 2024 / 208 str.

K. Jayasankara Reddy

Opis

This textbook offers a holistic integration of both the research and clinical aspects of neuropsychology. 

Spis treści

Part one Chapter 1: Neuropsychology and its Beginnings Chapter 2: Methods in Neuropsychology Chapter 3: The Philosophy of mind, Consciousness and Cognition Chapter 4: Neurons and the structure of the Nervous System Chapter 5: Forensic Neuropsychology: Scope, Challenges, and Applications Part two Chapter 6: Memory and Neuropsychology Chapter 7: Introduction to Visuospatial Systems Chapter 8: Neuropsychology of Executive Function Chapter 9: The Neuropsychology of Social Cognition Part three Chapter 10: Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation Chapter 11: Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Childhood Chapter 12: Neuropsychology of Epilepsy Chapter 13: Neuropsychology of Dementia Chapter 14: Alzheimer’s Disease

O autorze

Dr. K. Jayasankara Reddy is a Professor in the Department of Psychology & Co-ordinator for the Centre for Research at Christ University, Bangalore, India, as well as an active teacher, researcher and practitioner in the field of Health, Cognitive Neuropsychology and Neuroscience. He has published more than 200 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented his research at more than 100 national and international conferences, and has also organised many conferences of national and international significance. Dr. Reddy is the recipient of the Indian School Psychology Association (InSPA) – Best Performance Award – 2017 for his valuable services and contributions to the promotion of psychology in India. He has also received ISMA Research Award 2017 in recognition of positive contribution to the subject of Psychoneuroimmunology of Stress and Mental Health from the ISMA.