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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.
Contents
Part I: Introducing Neuropsychology
Chapter 1: History of neuropsychology: Vygotsky and Luria - the 'social' origins of neuropsychology
Chapter 2: Introducing the relational brain and relational self
Chapter 3: Human beings as meaning makers
Chapter 4: Introducing self-defining memories and narrative approaches to brain injury
Part II: Neuropsychology: Function and Dysfunction
Chapter 5: Functional neuroanatomy
Chapter 6: Neurodegenerative disorders
Chapter 7: Disorders of attention and perception
Chapter 8: Executive dysfunction
Chapter 9: Memory
Chapter 10: Language and neurorehabilitation
Part III: Neuropsychology and Clinical Practice
Chapter 11: Overview of contemporary neurorehabilitation
Chapter 12: Consciousness
Chapter 13: Pain and the brain
Chapter 14: Emotional and social functioning from a clinical perspective
Chapter 15: Practical issues in clinical neuropsychology
