Neuropsychology

The Brain and Relational Approaches

AvR. Stephen Walsh,Lorraine Crawley

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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Neuropsychology: The Brain and Relational Approaches provides a clinically oriented introduction to neuropsychology through a relational lens. Covering historical and theoretical foundations, neuropsychological function and dysfunction, and clinical practice, this text is an essential resource for understanding and treating brain injury. Its emphasis on a relational approach to neuropsychology also helps students understand the profound impact of social and environmental factors on brain function and recovery. With fascinating real-life case studies of patients throughout, this text is ideal for students taking neuropsychology modules in psychology and related fields.

R. Stephen Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Lorraine Crawley is a Senior Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Coordinator with the University of Limerick Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme.

Neil Dagnall is a Professor in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Donal G. Fortune is a Full Professor and the Chair of Clinical Psychology at the University of Limerick.

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Utgivningsdatum:2025-10-31
Mått:170 x 242 x 26 mm
Vikt:740 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Upplaga:1
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9781529777895

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R. Stephen Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at MMU where he is part of the forensic team and he contributes to a wide range of courses at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. Stephen’s research has a particular focus on the role social identity plays in individual behaviour, and outcomes, and he has published widely in this area.Neil Dagnall is a Professor in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Part I: Introducing NeuropsychologyChapter 1: History of neuropsychology: Vygotsky and Luria – the ‘social’ origins of neuropsychologyChapter 2: Introducing the relational brain and relational selfChapter 3: Human beings as meaning makersChapter 4: Introducing self-defining memories and narrative approaches to brain injuryPart II: Neuropsychology: Function and DysfunctionChapter 5: Functional neuroanatomyChapter 6: Neurodegenerative disordersChapter 7: Disorders of attention and perceptionChapter 8: Executive dysfunctionChapter 9: MemoryChapter 10: Language and neurorehabilitationPart III: Neuropsychology and Clinical PracticeChapter 11: Overview of contemporary neurorehabilitationChapter 12: ConsciousnessChapter 13: Pain and the brainChapter 14: Emotional and social functioning from a clinical perspectiveChapter 15: Practical issues in clinical neuropsychology