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Fundamentals of human neuropsychology / Bryan Kolb and Ian Q. Whishaw.

By: Kolb, Bryan, 1947-.
Contributor(s): Whishaw, Ian Q, 1939-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York, NY : W.H. Freeman, 1996Edition: 4th ed.Description: xii, 691 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0716723875.Subject(s): Neuropsychology | Human behaviorDDC classification: 612.8
Contents:
Part One Background: The development of neuropsychology -- Origins of the human brain and behavior -- Organization of the nervous system -- Cellular organization of the nervous system -- The biochemical activity of the brain -- Organization of the sensory systems -- Organization of the motor systems -- Part Two Cortical organization: Principles of neocortical function -- Principles of cerebral asymmetry -- Variations in cerebral asymmetry -- The occipital lobes -- The parietal lobes -- The temporal lobes -- The frontal lobes -- Disconnection syndromes -- Part Three Higher functions: Memory -- Language -- Emotional processes -- Spatial behavior -- Attention, imagery and consciousness -- Part Four Issues and abnormalities: Development of function -- Learning disabilities -- Recovery of function -- Neurological disorders -- Psychiatric and related disorders -- Neuropsychological assessment.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This edition of an introduction to human neuropsychology begins with the essentials of neuroscience and neurology and the general principles of brain organization. The core of the book then offers in-depth treatment of the functional organization of the human brain, and coverage of neurological disorders associated with different functions.

Previous ed.: 1990.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part One Background: The development of neuropsychology -- Origins of the human brain and behavior -- Organization of the nervous system -- Cellular organization of the nervous system -- The biochemical activity of the brain -- Organization of the sensory systems -- Organization of the motor systems -- Part Two Cortical organization: Principles of neocortical function -- Principles of cerebral asymmetry -- Variations in cerebral asymmetry -- The occipital lobes -- The parietal lobes -- The temporal lobes -- The frontal lobes -- Disconnection syndromes -- Part Three Higher functions: Memory -- Language -- Emotional processes -- Spatial behavior -- Attention, imagery and consciousness -- Part Four Issues and abnormalities: Development of function -- Learning disabilities -- Recovery of function -- Neurological disorders -- Psychiatric and related disorders -- Neuropsychological assessment.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Part I
  • 1 History: The Development of Neuropsychology
  • 2 Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior
  • 3 Organization of the Nervous System
  • 4 The Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons
  • 5 Communication between Neurons
  • 6 The Influence of Drugs on Behavior
  • 7 Imaging the Brain's Activity
  • Part II
  • 8 Organization of the Sensory System
  • 9 Organization of the Motor System
  • 10 Principles of Neocortical Function
  • 11 Cerebral Asymmetry
  • 12 Variations in Cerebral Asymmetry
  • Part III
  • 13 The Occipital Lobes
  • 14 The Parietal Lobes
  • 15 The Temporal Lobes
  • 16 The Frontal Lobes
  • 17 Disconnection Syndromes
  • Part IV
  • 18 Memory
  • 19 The Origins of Language
  • 20 Emotion
  • 21 Spatial Behavior
  • 22 Attention, Mental Images, and Consciousness
  • Part V
  • 23 Brain Development and Plasticity
  • 24 Developmental Disorders
  • 25 Plasticity, Recovery, and Rehabilitation of the Adult Brain
  • 26 Neurological Disorders
  • 27 Psychiatric and Related Disorders
  • 28 Neuropsychological Assessment

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