With recent studies using genetic, epigenetic, and other molecular and neurochemical approaches, a new era has begun in understanding pathophysiology of suicide. Emerging evidence suggests that neurobiological factors are not only critical in providing potential risk factors but also provide a…

ISBN: 9781439838822

Published May 10, 2012 by CRC Press

This second edition maintains the same theme as its predecessor and includes current research with specific attention to new studies in the areas of the biological processes, biochemical and the overlap of the Autism spectrum with Attention Deficit Disorder. It presents a battery of tests for…

ISBN: 9781439839973

Published May 10, 2012 by CRC Press

A summary of research by scientists in the field of cognitive neuroscience from outside the United States and Western Europe, this book offers a perspective on how international studies and developments in neurotechnology are impacted by the social foundations of the human condition. While focusing…

ISBN: 9781439841457

Published May 10, 2012 by CRC Press

Recent years have seen the introduction and rapid development of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial electrical stimulation. This book reviews these recent advances made in the understanding of brain stimulation techniques. The…

ISBN: 9781439875711

Published May 10, 2012 by CRC Press

Following different kinds of brain damage, including stroke, head injury, carbon monoxide poisoning, and degenerative change, people can experience a range of cognitive problems, in addition to any difficulties in motor function. These problems strongly influence a patient’s ability to recover, but…

ISBN: 9781848720992

Published May 07, 2012 by Psychology Press

ISBN: 9781848721074

Published May 07, 2012 by Psychology Press

ISBN: 9781848721081

Published May 06, 2012 by Psychology Press

ISBN: 9781848721104

Published May 06, 2012 by Psychology Press

The study of discourse has spanned many disciplines and is of particular interest to aphasiologists. In recent years, discourse abilities in aphasia have garnered more attention. Within this issue, different methods for evaluating discourse production in adults with aphasia to better…

ISBN: 9781848727540

Published Apr 25, 2012 by Psychology Press

Agrammatic aphasia (agrammatism), resulting from brain damage to regions of the brain involved in language processing, affects grammatical aspects of language. Therefore, research examining language breakdown (and recovery) patterns in agrammatism is of great interest and importance to linguists,…

ISBN: 9781848720558

Published Apr 04, 2012 by Psychology Press

Events that lead to traumatic brain injury are often also psychologically traumatic. Addressing a growing need among mental health practitioners, this authoritative book brings together experts in both Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). Chapters present…

ISBN: 9781462503384

Published Mar 15, 2012 by Guilford Press

Psychoneuroendocrinology is the study of the interaction between hormones, the brain and human behaviour. This is the first book to examine psychoneuroendocrinology in the context of sport and exercise, offering a comprehensive review of current research and assessment techniques and highlighting…

ISBN: 9780415678346

Published Mar 14, 2012 by Routledge

In one volume, this authoritative reference presents a current, comprehensive overview of intellectual and cognitive assessment, with a focus on practical applications. Leaders in the field describe major theories of intelligence and provide the knowledge needed to use the latest measures of…

ISBN: 9781609189952

Published Feb 09, 2012 by Guilford Press

Unique in its focus, this book provides an evidence-based framework for assessing work-related neurological and psychological injuries. Meeting a key need, chapters address a range of problems encountered in the workplace: traumatic brain injury, sports concussion, electrical injury, exposure to…

ISBN: 9781462502271

Published Feb 09, 2012 by Guilford Press

This authoritative reference provides a comprehensive examination of the nature and functions of attention and its relationship to broader cognitive processes. The editor and contributors are leading experts who review the breadth of current knowledge, including behavioral, neuroimaging, cellular,…

ISBN: 9781609189853

Published Dec 20, 2011 by Guilford Press

The Human brain is only 100,000 years old. Yet, this newly evolved organ endows us with unique creative capabilities beyond all other living creatures, including the gift to understand itself. As our very survival and success in life depends on utilizing our brain’s power, intense efforts have…

ISBN: 9781439839935

Published Nov 20, 2011 by EFPL Press

This book examines a variety of psychological disorders from the perspective of the psychology of learning. Grounded in the study of classical and instrumental conditioning, learning theory provides an explanatory framework for the way in which humans acquire information, and when applied, how…

ISBN: 9781848720084

Published Nov 09, 2011 by Psychology Press

This practical guide explains the use of randomization tests and provides example designs and macros for implementation in IBM SPSS and Excel. It reviews the theory and practice of single-case and small-n designs so readers can draw valid causal inferences from small-scale clinical studies. The…

ISBN: 9780415886932

Published Oct 26, 2011 by Routledge Academic

Experts have yet to reach consensus about what a learning disability is, how to determine if a child has one, and what to do about it. Leading researcher and clinician Deborah Waber offers an alternative to the prevailing view of learning disability as a problem contained within the child. Instead,…

ISBN: 9781462503346

Published Oct 26, 2011 by Guilford Press

The Stein Fellow and Drexel University Pediatric Neuropsychology Symposium was held in collaboration with the Philadelphia Neuropsychology Society in November 2010. Pediatric Neuropsychology is a rapidly growing and dynamic subspecialty dealing with the normal and abnormal development of the human…

ISBN: 9781848727526

Published Oct 11, 2011 by Psychology Press

As the field of nutritional neuroscience has grown, both the scientific community and the general population have expressed a heightened interest in the effect of nutrients on behavior. Diet, Brain, Behavior: Practical Implications presents the work of a diverse group of scientists who collectively…

ISBN: 9781439821565

Published Oct 05, 2011 by CRC Press

Focusing on a public health problem affecting millions of people of all ages, the second edition of Concussive Brain Trauma: Neurobehavioral Impairment and Maladaptation reflects Dr. Rolland S. Parker's more than 25 years of neuropsychological practice and research in traumatic brain injury and…

ISBN: 9780849380396

Published Sep 19, 2011 by CRC Press

Few activities can match the complexity of human communication. Given its intricacy, it is understandable that the process will not always work properly. When it doesn't, the effects can be devastating, given how much of everyday life depends on communicating with one another. Despite its…

ISBN: 9780805861815

Published Sep 19, 2011 by Psychology Press

Major depressive disorders have recently been associated with impairments in signaling pathways that regulate neuroplasticity and cell survival. Agents designed to directly target molecules in these pathways hold promise as new therapeutics for depression. With the collaboration of the most…

ISBN: 9781439838495

Published Sep 08, 2011 by CRC Press

The origin, development, and nature of language has been the focus of theoretical debate among philosophers for many centuries. Following the pioneering clinical observations 150 years ago of loss of language following a cerebral lesion, language started to be considered a biological system, that…

ISBN: 9781848720398

Published Sep 06, 2011 by Psychology Press

It has become accepted in the neuroscience community that perception and performance are quintessentially multisensory by nature. Using the full palette of modern brain imaging and neuroscience methods, The Neural Bases of Multisensory Processes details current understanding in the neural bases for…

ISBN: 9781439812174

Published Aug 24, 2011 by CRC Press

In this special issue, leading neuroscientists and neurologists present comprehensive review papers and empirical studies on the topic of the neural basis of self-identification. From philosophical definitions to single-case studies, the articles provide the reader with a broad view of the self in…

ISBN: 9781841698311

Published Aug 09, 2011 by Psychology Press

Brain plasticity is the focus of a growing body of research with significant implications for neurorehabilitation. This state-of-the-art volume explores ways in which brain-injured individuals may be helped not only to compensate for their loss of cognitive abilities, but also possibly to restore…

ISBN: 9781609181376

Published Jul 18, 2011 by Guilford Press

Rehabilitation professionals face a key challenge when working with clients with acquired cognitive impairments: how to teach new skills to individuals who have difficulty learning. Unique in its focus, this book presents evidence-based instructional methods specifically designed to help this…

ISBN: 9781609182007

Published Jul 18, 2011 by Guilford Press

A growing body of research shows that social networks and identities have a profound impact on mental and physical health. With such mounting evidence of the importance of social relationships in protecting health, the challenge we face is explaining why this should be the case. What is it that…

ISBN: 9781848720213

Published Jul 11, 2011 by Psychology Press