Contact us on (02) 8445 2300
For all customer service and order enquiries

Woodslane Online Catalogues

9781529777888 Academic Inspection Copy

Neuropsychology

The Brain and Relational Approaches
Description
Author
Biography
Table of
Contents
Google
Preview
Neuropsychology: The Brain and Relational Approaches provides a clinically oriented introduction to neuropsychology through a relational lens. Covering historical and theoretical foundations, neuropsychological function and dysfunction, and clinical practice, this text is an essential resource for understanding and treating brain injury. Its emphasis on a relational approach to neuropsychology also helps students understand the profound impact of social and environmental factors on brain function and recovery. With fascinating real-life case studies of patients throughout, this text is ideal for students taking neuropsychology modules in psychology and related fields. R. Stephen Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Lorraine Crawley is a Senior Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Coordinator with the University of Limerick Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme. Neil Dagnall is a Professor in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Donal G. Fortune is a Full Professor and the Chair of Clinical Psychology at the University of Limerick.
R. Stephen Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at MMU where he is part of the forensic team and he contributes to a wide range of courses at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. Stephen's research has a particular focus on the role social identity plays in individual behaviour, and outcomes, and he has published widely in this area.
Part I: Introducing Neuropsychology Chapter 1: History of neuropsychology: Vygotsky and Luria - the 'social' origins of neuropsychology Chapter 2: Introducing the relational brain and relational self Chapter 3: Human beings as meaning makers Chapter 4: Introducing self-defining memories and narrative approaches to brain injury Part II: Neuropsychology: Function and Dysfunction Chapter 5: Functional neuroanatomy Chapter 6: Neurodegenerative disorders Chapter 7: Disorders of attention and perception Chapter 8: Executive dysfunction Chapter 9: Memory Chapter 10: Language and neurorehabilitation Part III: Neuropsychology and Clinical Practice Chapter 11: Overview of contemporary neurorehabilitation Chapter 12: Consciousness Chapter 13: Pain and the brain Chapter 14: Emotional and social functioning from a clinical perspective Chapter 15: Practical issues in clinical neuropsychology
Google Preview content