Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology

A scholarly guide to human neuropsychology with a clinical focus throughout. Thorough coverage of brain evolution unites the study of its anatomy and physiology with an understanding of its cognitive, experimental and clinical psychological functions. The 6th edition is updated throughout and has a new 4-colour design. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Updated content throughout * New full-colour design * Snapshot Boxes now in each chapter STUDENT SUPPLEMENTS * Companion Website at www.worthpublishers.com/kolbFHN6e/: Offers a range of study tools such as Online Quizzes, Interactive Flashcards.

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BRYAN KOLB lectures at the University of Lethbridge, Canada. He is a Killiam Fellow (Canadian Council), Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, and the Royal Society of Canada. He is a recipient of the Hebb Prize from CPA, and is former president of the Canadian Society for Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science. IAN Q. WHISHAW lectures at the University of Lethbridge, Canada. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Royal Society of Canada. He is the recipient of a bronze medal from the Canadian Humane Society, has been awarded the Ingrid Speaker Medal, and is CEO of NeuroDetective, Inc.

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PART I: BACKGROUND The Development of Neuropsychology Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior Organization of the Nervous System The Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons Communication between Neurons Imaging the Brain's Activity The Influence of Drugs on Behavior PART II: CORTICAL ORGANIZATION Organization of the Sensory System Organization of the Motor System Principles of Neocortical Function Cerebral Asymmetry Variations in Cerebral Asymmetry PART III: CORTICAL FUNCTIONS The Occipital Lobes The Parietal Lobes The Temporal Lobes The Frontal Lobes Disconnection Syndromes PART IV: HIGHER FUNCTIONS Memory The Origins of Language Emotion Spatial Behavior Attention, Mental Images, and Consciousness PART V: PLASTICITY AND DISORDERS Brain Development and Plasticity Developmental Disorders Plasticity, Recovery, and Rehabilitation of the Adult Brain Neurological Disorders Psychiatric and Related Disorders Neuropsychological Assessment Glossary Name Index Subject Index

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