Introducing Neuropsychology
Synopsis
Introducing Neuropsychology, second edition investigatesthe functions of the brain and explores the
relationships between brain systems and human
behaviour. The material is presented in a jargon-free,
easy to understand manner and aims to guide
students new to the field through current areas of
research.
Following a brief history of the discipline and a
description of methods in neuropsychology, the
remaining chapters review traditional and recent
research findings. Both cognitive and clinical aspects
of neuropsychology are addressed to illustrate the
advances scientists are making (on many fronts) in
their quest to understand brain–behaviour relationships
in both normal and disturbed functioning. The
rapid developments in neuropsychology and cognitive
neuroscience resulting from traditional research
methods as well as new brain-imaging techniques are
presented in a clear and straightforward way. Each
chapter has been fully revised and updated and new
brain-imaging data are incorporated throughout,
especially in the later chapters on Emotion and
Motivation, and Executive Functions. As in the first
edition, key topics are dealt with in separate focus
boxes, and “interim comment” sections allow the
reader a chance to “take stock” at regular intervals.
The book assumes no particular expertise on
the reader’s part in either psychology or brain
physiology. Thus, it will be of great interest not only
to those studying neuropsychology and cognitive
neuroscience, but also to medical and nursing
students, and indeed anyone who is interested in
learning about recent progress in understanding
brain–behaviour relationships.
Book details
- Author:
- John Stirling, Rebecca Elliott
- ISBN:
- 9781841696539
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781841696546
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2018-12-11
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2008
- Copyright by:
- Psychology Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Science