Neuropsychology Books

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21. Transcranial Brain Stimulation

    Edited by Carlo Miniussi, Walter Paulus, Paolo M. Rossini

    Series: Frontiers in Neuroscience

    Since the discovery of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), these non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques have been used to investigate the state of cortical excitability, and the excitability of the cortico-cortical and corticospinal...

    Published December 2nd 2012 by CRC Press
22. Anomia

    Theoretical and Clinical Aspects

    By Matti Laine, Nadine Martin

    Series: Brain, Behaviour and Cognition

    Naming is a fundamental aspect of language. Word-finding deficit, anomia, is the most common symptom of language dysfunction occurring after brain damage. Besides its practical importance, anomia gives a fascinating view on the inner workings of language in the brain. There has been significant...

    Published November 29th 2012 by Psychology Press
23. Emotion Lateralisation Through the Lifespan

    Edited by Victoria Bourne, Dawn Watling, Lance Workman

    Series: Special Issues of Laterality

    A wide range of research explores patterns of lateralisation for processing emotion. Yet, relatively little explores how emotion lateralisation changes across the lifespan. This special issue addresses this gap in our understanding, focusing on what might influence the development of laterality for...

    Published November 20th 2012 by Psychology Press
24. Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain

    A Sourcebook of Psychological and Biological Research

    By Alan Beaton

    Despite the wealth of literature available on the subject of dyslexia, there is little that explores the subject beyond a single theoretical framework. The need for a comprehensive review of the literature by both researchers and practitioners from different fields and theoretical backgrounds is...

    Published November 14th 2012 by Psychology Press
25. Stuttering and Cluttering

    Frameworks for Understanding and Treatment

    By David Ward

    Stuttering and Cluttering provides a comprehensive overview of both theoretical and treatment aspects of disorders of fluency: stuttering (also known as stammering) and the lesser-known cluttering. The book demonstrates how treatment strategies relate to the various theories as to why stuttering...

    Published November 14th 2012 by Psychology Press
26. A Casebook of Ethical Challenges in Neuropsychology

    Edited by Shane S. Bush

    Series: Studies on Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition

    The American Psychological Association published a revision of the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct in 2002.This text, a companion to the 2002 text Ethical Issues in Clinical Neuropsychology by Bush and Drexler, presents the reader with common ethical challenges in...

    Published November 14th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
27. Neuroadaptive Systems

    Theory and Applications

    Edited by Magdalena Fafrowicz, Tadeusz Marek, Waldemar Karwowski, Dylan Schmorrow

    Series: Ergonomics Design & Mgmt. Theory & Applications

    With contributions from international professionals and researchers, this book is one of the first texts to address the emerging field of Neuroadaptive Systems and presents the state of the art developments in the field. It discusses neuroscience and human factors, as well as brain activity...

    Published October 28th 2012 by CRC Press
28. Classic Cases in Neuropsychology, Volume II

    Edited by Chris Code, Yves Joanette, Andre Roch Lecours, Claus-W. Wallesch

    Series: Brain, Behaviour and Cognition

    From a contemporary perspective, Classic Cases in Neuropsychology, Volume II reviews important and significant cases described in historical and modern literature where brain damage has been sustained. The single case study has always been of central importance to the discipline of neuropsychology....

    Published October 28th 2012 by Psychology Press
29. The Clinical Effectiveness of Neurolinguistic Programming

    A Critical Appraisal

    Edited by Lisa Wake, Richard Gray, Frank Bourke

    Series: Advances in Mental Health Research

    Despite widespread use, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is a topic of much debate, often receiving criticism from academic and professional sectors. In this book international academics, researchers and therapists are brought together to examine the current evidence of the clinical efficacy of...

    Published October 21st 2012 by Routledge
30. Short-term and Working Memory Impairments in Aphasia

    Data, Models, and their Application to Rehabilitation

    Edited by Nadine Martin, Jamie Reilly

    Series: Special Issues of Aphasiology

    Research in language processing and language impairment has focused extensively on elements of linguistic representation that are accessed and retrieved in comprehension, repetition and production of words and sentences. These studies have provided important information about the effects of...

    Published September 18th 2012 by Psychology Press