Physiological psychology Books

Book SynopsisA unique resource for all health care practitioners caring for people with multiple sclerosis. Endorsed by The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis CentersMultiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive neurologic disease, is characterized by a host of physical symptoms. But the neurobehavioral consequences of MS can be as devastating and debilitating as physical symptoms, and they are often unreported and undertreated. In this new book, Dr. Anthony Feinstein, a neuropsychiatrist, documents the effects of MS on cognition, information processing speed, learning and memory, executive function, personality, mood, and behavior. Feinstein touches on a number of topics, including the common cognitive challenges that occur with MS, such as slowed information processing speed, impaired memory, and executive function deficits psychiatric disorders that accompany MS, such as depression and psychosis current neuropsychological, brain MRI, and treatment data applicable to the psychiatric and cognitive disTrade ReviewAny health professional involved in the care of people with multiple sclerosis should read Feinstein's book, regardless of their specialty.—The LancetTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. The Paradox of Time and SpaceChapter 2. Cognition in General and Processing Speed in ParticularChapter 3. More on Processing Speed and the Tyranny of DistractionChapter 4. Learning and MemoryChapter 5. Planning and Problem SolvingChapter 6. Global Impairment and the Unraveling of PersonalityChapter 7. Sadness and IrritabilityChapter 8. More on Depression and the Causal Complexities of Enduring SadnessChapter 9. Laughter and TearsChapter 10. A Break with RealityChapter 11. The Paradox of Time and Space: ReduxReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisAccessible and succinct, this book has given thousands of clinicians and students the basic understanding of neuroscience that is essential in contemporary mental health practice. Steven R. Pliszka synthesizes current knowledge on the neurobiological bases of major psychiatric disorders. He explores the brain systems that underlie cognition, emotions, and behavior; how disturbances in these systems can lead to psychopathology; and the impact of genetic and environmental risk factors across development. The book also addresses the ways that both pharmacological and psychosocial treatments act on the brain as they bring about a reduction in symptoms. Illustrations include 93 black-and-white figures and 14 color plates. New to This Edition *Incorporates over a decade of important advances in brain science. *Heightened focus on brain networks. *Cutting-edge discussions of genetics and epigenetics, the biological impact of stress, neurotransmitters, novel depression tTrade Review"Impressive. Pliszka combines the warm, engaging style of an experienced teacher with the depth and breadth of a scientific leader. He carefully describes seminal studies of brain function in both healthy and disordered populations. This book provides a refreshing and dispassionately candid view of what is currently known about the relationship between behavior and neural networks, as well as how far we still need to go to improve understanding and treatment. The second edition incorporates state-of-the-art imaging studies, large-scale genetic and epigenetic experiments, and optogenetic advancements. This book could easily be used in clinical neuroscience courses for non-neuroscience graduate programs like clinical psychology. It also serves as a desk reference for practicing clinicians who wish to understand the latest technological breakthroughs."--Scott A. Langenecker, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago "Since the first edition of this book was published, behavioral neuroscience has exploded with new research. The second edition focuses on how genetics, development, and the environment interact to shape brain networks and the implications of those networks. This book is ideal as a text for a neurobiology seminar for psychiatry residents, child psychiatry fellows, medical students, or psychology students, or as independent reading for clinicians who wish to understand how brain structure and function affect emotions and behavior. It offers cutting-edge, understandable explanations of current ideas regarding the biology of mental illness."--Mina K. Dulcan, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago "Addressing the neuroanatomy and neuropathological underpinnings of such disorders as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and mood disorders, the second edition of this extremely valuable resource has a new emphasis on networks. Pliszka underscores our burgeoning knowledge that the brain does not work in isolated units, but rather in concert across brain regions. He presents emerging empirical findings and transactional ideas that deepen our understanding of how the environment influences the brain, and vice versa. This book belongs in every practitioner's library."--Margaret Semrud-Clikeman, PhD, ABPdN, Division Director, Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Minnesota Medical School -Table of ContentsI. Basic Principles 1. Introduction 2. Draw the Brain: Introduction to Clinical Neuroanatomy 3. Neuronal Communication 4. Neurotransmitters 5. Genetics and Epigenetics 6. Fear, Reward, and Action 7. Attention and Memory 8. Higher Cognitive Functioning II. Mental Disorders 9. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 10. Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, and Substance Abuse 11. Mood and Anxiety Disorders 12. Schizophrenia 13. Autism Spectrum Disorders 14. Dementia

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Book SynopsisWritten expressly for non-neuropsychologists, this book offers a concise, friendly introduction to the developing brain and its functions. Stephen R. Hooper renders complex concepts accessible as he describes the structure of the brain and the workings of the nervous system. The book explains how findings from neuropsychological assessments can help educators and clinicians to better understand and remediate children's difficulties. A range of neurodevelopmental and medical conditions that affect learning and behavior from early childhood through adolescence are explored through a neuropsychological lens. Helpful features include key Take-Home Points distilled from the chapters and recommended print and online resources.Trade Review​"Will become the standard go-to text for those seeking a basic understanding of children and adolescents who experience neurologically based challenges. This book provides an easy-to-follow primer on how the brain works, develops, and is affected by different types of damage, as well as how to address such challenges through effective assessment and evidence-based practices. It is a 'must-have' resource for teachers, clinicians, and allied health personnel, and a text that all special education teachers and those preparing to teach should count among their most valuable tools."--Steve Graham, EdD, Regents and Warner Professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University "This book offers an easily accessible, straightforward overview of the rapidly developing field of child neuropsychology, and shows how to use insights from the field in work with children and their families. Clear, insightful and comprehensive, the book interweaves science and practice for a wide range of professionals who may not have in-depth knowledge of biology and neuroscience. It provides the reader a solid framework for understanding the connections between case conceptualization and intervention for children with neurologically based challenges. Hooper is wonderfully skilled at conveying sophisticated concepts in a very relatable manner! I envision this book being used in graduate-level courses in clinical psychology, school psychology, social work, and counseling."--Kevin M. Antshel, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University "One cannot imagine a more well qualified author than Stephen Hooper as the author of this quite extraordinary book. His clinical work and highly regarded research have contributed to and informed those in the professions of education, pediatrics, psychiatry, and most certainly child neuropsychology. This book presents a clear and coherent picture of child neuropsychology today--particularly for those with little knowledge of this complex field--and is a singular contribution to those who desire to better understand what we know about brain and behavior in children."--from the Foreword by George W. Hynd, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia "Most books that discuss brain development and brain–behavior relationships are intimidating to non-neuropsychologists--this one is not. Hooper succinctly explains how a basic understanding of brain functioning and behavior can enhance knowledge of children's brain-related strengths and weaknesses, improve communication among various child practitioners, and result in more comprehensive treatment approaches. Chapters describe the basic tenets of neuropsychological assessment, the most common childhood disorders and disabilities, and the implementation of educational, behavioral, and medical interventions. Hooper has certainly accomplished his goal of creating a comprehensive text to enhance fundamental knowledge of child neuropsychology."--Nancy Mather, PhD, Professor Emerita of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies, University of Arizona "This superb work extends well beyond childhood exceptionalities to address an impressive breadth of topics, including essential elements of history, neuroanatomy, child development, normal versus abnormal brain function, assessment techniques and approaches, and evidence-based interventions. Hooper presents complex information in an especially meaningful manner. The topics are well chosen, thoughtfully sequenced, and treated in appropriate detail, which renders scaffolded content that is easily understood and integrated. Learning is enhanced by the book's masterful combination of advance organizers, questions, reminders, summarizing key points, and additional online and print resources. Truly an outstanding and rewarding read!"--Bruce A. Bracken, PhD, School of Education (Emeritus), The College of William and Mary-Table of ContentsForeword, George W. Hynd I. Foundations 1. Historical Foundations: How Did Neuropsychology Evolve? 2. The Field of (Child) Neuropsychology: What Is It? Take-Home Points and Resources for Part I II. Development, Structure, and Associated Functions of the Central Nervous System 3. Brain Development 101 4. Brain Structure and Associated Functions Take-Home Points and Resources for Part II III. Neurodiagnostic Procedures and Interventions 5. Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment 6. The Pediatric Neurological Examination and Associated Neurodiagnostic Procedures 7. Evidence-Based Interventions Take-Home Points and Resources for Part III IV. Childhood Disorders: Briefs 8. Neurodevelopmental Disorders 9. Neuropsychiatric Disorders 10. Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders 11. Neurological Disorders Take-Home Points and Resources for Part IV V. Epilogue 12. What Can I Expect Next? References Index

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Book SynopsisIt is increasingly recognized that medical conditions can have a range of neurocognitive, psychosocial, and functional implications, even in the absence of obvious neurological involvement. Filling a gap in the literature, this comprehensive clinical reference reviews current research and provides clear guidelines for assessment and intervention. Chapters organized around major bodily systems--for example, cardiovascular, endocrine, immune/lymphatic--probe neurocognitive impairments associated with prevalent health conditions and their treatments, including coverage of COVID-19. State-of-the-science chapters on lifestyle behaviors and habits explore the neurocognitive impact of sleep and fatigue, nutrition and weight, acute and chronic pain (and the use of opioid analgesics), personality and temperament, and substance misuse.

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Book SynopsisBreaking new ground in pediatric neuropsychology, this is the first book that guides practitioners to conduct effective neuropsychological interviews with children, adolescents, and their parents. Leading authorities cover a range of practice settings, as well as many different congenital and acquired conditions. The volume is packed with sample interview questions and concrete clinical guidelines. It emphasizes ways to tailor interviews to each childâs clinical presentation. Developmental, family, and cultural factors, as well as level of cognitive and adaptive functioning, are considered. Chapters also address how to supplement interview data with behavioral observations and record reviews. Extensive quick-reference tables are featured throughout.

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Book SynopsisFrom the world''s foremost neuroscientist of romantic love comes the untold story of what happens in our brains when we are in love.Dr Stephanie Cacioppo shares revelatory insights into how we fall in love, and why; what makes love last; and how we process love lost - all grounded in cutting-edge findings in brain chemistry and behavioural science. You will learn how to make a closer bond in your relationship, how to make sure the spark isn''t lost, how to tell the difference between lust and love, and how to find a path beyond heartbreak or bereavement.Wired for Love is not just a science story, but also a love story. At thirty-seven, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo was content to be single. She was fulfilled by her work on the neuroscience of romantic love; how finding and growing with a partner literally reshapes our brains. That was, until she met the foremost neuroscientist of loneliness. A whirlwind romance led to marriage, to sharing an office at the UnivTrade Review'This meditation on love is deep in every sense: in scientific richness, in human insight, and in moving personal involvement' Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind Works'When John and Steph met it was electric, consuming, forever. One might even say 'wacky' from the start. But then their love grew to be inseparable, collaborative, joyous and infinitely inventive. And while their scholarship and devotion to science hit new levels, it was their bond in love that was a joy to know. This book captures that joy' Michael Gazzaniga, author of The Consciousness Instinct'Anyone looking for love would be well advised to read her expert tips on how to spark romance and make it last. Don't offer anyone your heart. Offer them your brain and enjoy the fireworks' - Daily Mail'Cacioppo's writing becomes more intimate as her life story stitches closer to her research. Her conclusion is enchanting and uplifting ... A beautiful testament to romantic love, scientific passion and the endless possibility of connection' Kirkus'Filled with a little something for everyone, Wired for Love is a unique take on a memoir that will take you on a journey of grief and healing with a reminder to keep your heart open to all the beauty and pain that life might bring' Mindful'Cacioppo blends memoir and science in her debut, an enlightening testament to love's ability to enhance one's life ... Readers will be both fascinated and moved' Publishers Weekly'...an engaging guide through the scientific portions of the book, and her own experiences of connection and loss enrich the narrative. Together, these intertwined strands of science and personal narrative make for a sprightly, illuminating book' BookPage

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Book SynopsisYour brain is shrinking. Does it matter?Rethinking the Brain challenges us to think differently. Rather than just concentrating on the many wonderful things the brain can do, this entertaining insight into its complexities and contradictions asks whether in fact we can live satisfactorily without some of it.The bad news is that our brains start to shrink from our mid-thirties. But the good news is that we still seem to generally muddle along and our brain is able to adapt in extraordinary ways when things going wrong.Alexis Willett and Jennifer Barnett shed light on what the human brain can do - in both optimal and suboptimal conditions - and consider what it can manage without. Through fascinating facts and figures, case studies and hypothetical scenarios, expert interviews and scientific principles, they take us on a journey from the ancient mists of time to the far reaches of the future, via different species and lands.Is brain traini

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Book SynopsisA mother of small children trusts her 'gut feelings' and it saves her life.A young dad is able to grieve for his lost baby – using a song.What if there were parts of our minds which we never use, but if awakened, could make us so much happier, connected and alive? What if awakening those parts could bring peace to the conflicts and struggles we all go through?From the cutting edge, where therapy meets neuroscience, Steve Biddulph explores the new concept of 'supersense' – the feelings beneath our feelings – which can guide us to a more awake and free way of living every minute of our lives. And the Four-storey Mansion, a way of using your mind that can be taught to a five-year-old, but can also help the most damaged adult.In Fully Human, Steve Biddulph draws on deeply personal stories from his own life, as well of those of his clients, and from the frontiers of thinking about how the brain works with the body and the wisdom of the 'wild creature' inside all of us. At the peak of a lifetime's work, one of the world's best-known psychotherapists and educators shows how you can be more alive, more connected. More FULLY HUMAN.From the bestselling author of Raising Boys.Trade ReviewAnother wise offering from Steve Biddulph that manages to be both practically helpful and inspiring. He encourages us to tune into our felt selves as well as to connect with a wider sense of belonging. A lovely book. -- Sue Gerhardt, author Why Love Matters A kind and encouraging book, as well as being a helpful and essential tool for navigating modern life. I highlighted various sections and read lots of bits aloud. -- Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Dear Reader and The Last Act of LoveThis very personal book provides great insight and depth to help us not only survive but to heal, grow and move forward with greater clarity and purpose. I loved this book and found it enormously helpful as I continue to navigate the twists and turns of my life. -- Rosie Batty, campaigner and founder of The Luke Batty FoundationFully Human gives a name and structure to something that we all experience, but mostly ignore; our supersense. As I turned each page I could physically feel a reconnection to this long lost intelligence. This book is rocket fuel to your senses. -- Andy Ramage, author of The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge and Let's Do This!Wise, candid and useful book. -- Fiona Capp * Sydney Morning Herald *

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Book SynopsisHow the groundbreaking science of body clocks can help you sleep better, feel happier and improve your overall health''The Inner Clock explores the strange new science of why your circadian rhythms fall out of sync and how to get them back on track to live a happier, healthier life''JAMES NESTOR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BREATHYour body contains a symphony of tiny timepieces, synchronised to the sun and subtle signals in your environment and behaviour. But modern insults like artificial light, contrived time zones and late-night meals can wreak havoc on your internal clocks.Armed with advances in biology and technology, a circadian renaissance is reclaiming those lost rhythms. The Inner Clock explores the emerging science and its transformative applications: How could taking a walk in the morning and going to bed at the same time each night keep your body in sync? Why are some doctors prescribing treatments at specific tim

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Book SynopsisEver wondered what's going on inside your head?You are your brain. Everything that makes you you, and all your experiences of the world, are somehow conjured up by 1.4 kilograms of grey matter inside your skull. That might seem impossible, but science has advanced so much that we now understand not just its structures and inner workings but also how it can give rise to perception, consciousness, emotions, memories, intelligence, sleep and more. HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS explores the amazing world inside your head. Discover the evolution and anatomy of the brain. Learn how we can peer inside it and watch it at work, and how the latest technology can allow us to control our minds and those of others. ABOUT THE SERIESNew Scientist Instant Expert books are definitive and accessible entry points to the most important subjects in science; subjects that challenge, attract debate, invite controversy and engage the most enquiring minds. Designed for curious readers who want to know how things work and why, the Instant Expert series explores the topics that really matter and their impact on individuals, society, and the planet, translating the scientific complexities around us into language that's open to everyone, and putting new ideas and discoveries into perspective and context.

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Book SynopsisUnderstand the foundations of biological psychology and explore the stories behind important discoveries in the field. Everything you need to know about brain and behaviour – from sensory systems, eating disorders and sleep to drugs, language and memory. This fourth edition has been fully updated throughout, and includes new figures and diagrams, revised learning features, and clear explanations of over 330 key terms. Includes: The latest research on the neural basis of mental illness, degenerative diseases, and genetics Key Figure and Special Interest boxes spotlight interesting researchers, studies and discoveries of conditions End-of-chapter MCQs test understanding and support your preparation for assessments 250 full colour diagrams and figures illustrate the key concepts in each chapter Supported by online teaching and learning resources including drag and drop exercises for students, an instructor’s manual, testbank, and PowerPoint slides. Introduction to Biopsychology is essential reading for all Psychology students studying biological psychology.Trade ReviewAn interesting and engaging introduction to biopsychology. The chapters make the case for its importance and give the real-world implications. -- Mark EdwardsProviding a historical approach and evidence, followed by treatments and future directions of the field, this book provides a clear story and structure to the reader and encourages critical thinking. -- Zoe KolokotroniTable of ContentsChapter 1: An introduction to biological psychology, brains and nerve function Chapter 2: The visual system Chapter 3: Sensory systems other than vision Chapter 4: The control of movement Chapter 5: Hunger and eating disorders Chapter 6: Emotional states Chapter 7: Sleep and circadian rhythms Chapter 8: Sexual development and behaviour Chapter 9: Learning and memory Chapter 10: Language and cognition Chapter 11: The biological basis of mental illness Chapter 12: Drugs and addiction Chapter 13: Degenerative diseases of the nervous system Chapter 14: Genes and behaviour

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Book SynopsisSohlberg and Mateer's landmark introductory text helped put cognitive rehabilitation on the map for a generation of clinicians, researchers, educators, and students. The second edition reflects advances in neuroscience and computer technology, coupled with changes in service delivery models. The authors describe a broad range of clinical interventions for assisting persons with acquired cognitive impairments--including deficits in attention, memory, executive functions, and communication--and for managing associated emotional and behavioral issues. For each approach, theoretical underpinnings are reviewed in depth and clinical protocols delineated. Difficult concepts are explained in a clear, straightforward fashion, with realistic case examples bringing the material to life. Also included are samples of relevant assessment instruments, rating scales, and patient handouts. Throughout, the volume emphasizes the need to work from a community perspective, providing a framework for forming collaborative partnerships with families and caregivers. It is an essential resource for professionals across a wide variety of rehabilitation specialties.Trade Review"This book is precise, well organized, and easy to follow. It covers the main topics of concern to clinicians and families, and the sequence is logical and clear. Sohlberg and Mateer have a real gift for explaining difficult concepts in ways that make them seem completely understandable and sensible. In addition to these strengths, the book's balanced perspective and solid theoretical grounding really make it stand out among others in this area." --Jill Winegardner, PhD, Neuropsychology Consultant, Dominican Hospital, Santa Cruz, California "Like the authors' original seminal text, this volume provides a systematic, practical framework that is clearly referenced to contemporary theory and research. In addition to up-to-date information on cognitive rehabilitation, the volume is enhanced by chapters on behavioral and emotional disorders, the special needs of children, and mild brain injury. In all areas, current best practices are described and accompanied by an extensive array of worksheets, assessment and monitoring tools, and other useful supporting materials. Sohlberg and Mateer have once again produced the premier text in the area. It belongs within arm's reach of any professional or student in disciplines providing post-acute brain injury rehabilitation services." --James F. Malec, PhD, Professor and Director of NIDRR Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, Mayo Clinic and Foundation "This is probably the best book on neurobehavioral remediation on the market. It is grounded in the neuro- and cognitive sciences while based on the authors' extensive rehabilitation experiences. The science is sound; the methodology is practical, effective, and respectful of the patient's dignity and well-being; and the coverage of conditions and issues is comprehensive and up to date. Students and practitioners alike will profit from the knowledge, technical advice, and practical admonitions these experienced and insightful clinicians provide." --Muriel D. Lezak, PhD, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health and ScienceUniversity -Table of ContentsI. Fundamentals for Practicing Cognitive Rehabilitation1. Introduction2. Neurological Disorders Associated with Cognitive Impairments3. Variables Contributing to Neurological and Neurobehavioral Recovery4. Assessment of Individuals with Cognitive ImpairmentsII. Management Approaches for Cognitive Impairments5. Management of Attention Disorders6. Memory Theory Applied to Intervention7. The Use of External Aids in Cognitive Rehabilitation8. Management of Dysexecutive Symptoms9. The Assessment and Management of Unawareness10. Communication IssuesIII. Interventions for Behavioral, Emotional, and Psychosocial Concerns11. Managing Challenging Behaviors12. Management of Depression and Anxiety13. Working Collaboratively with FamiliesIV. Working with Special Populations14. Rehabilitation Strategies of Children with Acquired Cognitive Impairments15. Management Strategies for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

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Book SynopsisA novelist and a neuroscientist uncover the secrets of human memory.What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And what, exactly, is a memory?With playfulness and intelligence, Adventures in Memory answers these questions and more, offering an illuminating look at one of our most fascinating faculties. The authors—two Norwegian sisters, one a neuropsychologist and the other an acclaimed writer—skillfully interweave history, research, and exceptional personal stories, taking readers on a captivating exploration of the evolving understanding of the science of memory from the Renaissance discovery of the hippocampus—named after the seahorse it resembles—up to the present day. Mixing metaphor with meta-analysis, they embark on an incredible journey: “diving for seahorses” for a memory experiment in Oslo fjord, racing taxis through London, and “time-traveling” to the future to reveal thought-provoking insights into remembering and forgetting. Along the way they interview experts of all stripes, from the world’s top neuroscientists to famous novelists, to help explain how memory works, why it sometimes fails, and what we can do to improve it.Filled with cutting-edge research and nimble storytelling, the result is a charming—and memorable—adventure through human memory.Trade Review"An accessible book, which makes it all the more joyful."—NYLON"There are many reasons to read this book, not least because it is fascinating to the point of being slightly disturbing."—The Times"Takes the reader on a tour of the past 450 years of memory research."—The Lancet, Neurology"Hilde and Ylva Østby are well aware that they are working close to the core of human identity and that is complex terrain. They are fine guides to a forgotten world."—Sydney Morning Herald"Poets and novelists got a head start, but for some 140 years now scientists, too, have been wrestling with memory. It’s this struggle that two Norwegian sisters, the novelist Hilde Østby and the neuropsychologist Ylva Østby, tackle in their engrossing book."—Undark Magazine"The book is very poetic, interleaving neuroscience with literary classics and personal recollections. The result is much more introspective and emotional than other works on the subject, which can be more obsessively technical but less relatable."—Science Borealis"Gorgeously researched and written, this is science told as a page-turner rather than a treatise. Be prepared to emerge with a different sense of your life’s memories. A book you can’t forget."—David Eagleman, PhD, neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author, creator, and presenter of the PBS television series The Brain"It is rare that a book of neuroscience can be equal parts mystery, history, literature, and science, but what could be more appropriate for a deep dive into research on memory? Hilde and Ylva Østby are the 21st-century, neuroscience equivalent of the Brontë sisters."—Maryanne Wolf, author of Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain"The Østby sisters—one a novelist and the other a neuropsychologist—have combined their strengths to produce a lyrically written and lucidly reasoned exploration of how memory works. Adventures in Memory is full of fascinating characters and indelible scenes that will continue tumbling around in your mind long after you’ve turned its last page."—Luke Dittrich, author of Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets"Memory is one of the most important capacities we possess. Sometimes it is right, but often it is terribly wrong. In Adventures in Memory, we learn, through science and stories, just how good and how bad it can be. In this engaging book, the Østby sisters introduce us to some of the leading scientists and famous memory personalities. Be prepared to be educated and entertained at the same time."—Elizabeth Loftus, PhD, false memory expert and author of Eyewitness Testimony

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this comprehensive textbook for students of Neuropsychology gives a thorough overview of the complex relationship between brain and behaviour. With an excellent blend of clinical, experimental and theoretical coverage, it draws on the latest research findings from neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, neurochemistry, clinical neuropsychology and neuropsychology to provide students with new insights in this fast moving field. The book is organised around the main neuropsychological disorders in the areas of perception, executive dysfunction, attention, memory, cerebral asymmetry, language, emotion and consciousness. There is a clear emphasis on bridging the gap between theory and practice with links throughout to clinical issues of both assessment and rehabilitation to build a clear understanding of the application of the theoretical issues. The final section in each chapter illustrates the importance of a more systematic approach to intervention, which takes into account theoretical views of recovery from brain damage.New to this edition: A new chapter format that includes a "basic topic" section, which contains up-to-date essential knowledge of the topic and a "further topics" section for a more advanced treatment of the area. A new section on neuroscientific approaches to rehabilitation in each chapter to make links between scientific knowledge and clinical treatment. A brand new chapter on consciousness A new full colour layout with increased pedagogical features, including key terms, section summaries, ‘study questions’ and improved presentation of figures and brain diagrams A companion website including related weblinks, guidance on answering the ‘study questions’, and flashcards. This book will be invaluable for undergraduate students in Neuropsychology and students who wish to take the subject further to the various clinical fields.Trade Review"This completely revised edition is exactly what you need if you are looking for an up-to-date, advanced text on clinical neuropsychology that is deeply situated in clinical practice, but at the same time is very solidly based on evidence from neuropsychological case studies and cognitive neuroscience methods. The author approaches difficult topics reasonably gently but does not at all over-simplify." – Tim Shallice, University College London, UK"The second edition of Neuropsychology: From Theory to Practice builds on the strengths of the excellent first edition: it is informative and comprehensive, yet at same time engaging and a pleasure to read. Andrewes has effectively integrated new, cutting-edge material with classic studies and clinical vignettes. This new edition is essential reading for anyone seriously interested in neuropsychology." – Daniel L. Schacter, Harvard University, USA"This new edition has been extensively updated with research carried out since the first edition of the book. This is invaluable because there have been major changes in the field since 2001.The text is very clear and readable and it does not oversimplify. I particularly liked the willingness to indicate where there is still conflicting evidence. I also like the mix of lesion and imaging work and the coverage of both theory and clinical applications including treatments. This is a textbook that deserves to succeed." – Andrew Mayes, University of Manchester, UK"This is an impressive second edition of a popular neuropsychology text. Like its predecessor, this comprehensive volume is accessible to a broad audience interested in the workings of the brain and disorders arising from damage and disease processes. Andrewes effectively integrates neuropsychological theories with experimental and clinical evidence on disorders of perception, attention, executive function, cerebral asymmetry, language, emotion, social behaviour, and consciousness. Readers are encouraged to relate the material to their own experiences and question their understanding in a way that achieves deeper learning outcomes. This text is undoubtedly a valuable resource for students, academics, researchers and clinicians." – Tamara Ownsworth, Griffith University, Australia"This book illustrates why the discipline of clinical neuropsychology is a necessary part of undergraduate psychology. Using clinical case studies, the book offers an extensive range of the behavioural sequelae of brain injury in an engaging, straightforward manner that elucidates neurotypical behaviour. Anyone with an interest in the way the brain works and what happens when it goes wrong should buy this book." — Alison Lee, Bath Spa University, UK"As the name suggests, the book gives a broad, yet comprehensive overview of the theory and practical applications to clinical populations within the neuropsychology discipline. Andrewes provides an excellent outline of the main important topic areas dominating the field (both past and present), with the addition of the advancements in cognitive neuroscience... The primary target audience of the textbook will be undergraduate students, but the layout of the chapters and the clear, intelligible writing style make it inviting to all audiences with an interest in the field." - Timothy Eschle, Northumbria University, The PsychologistTable of Contents1 An Introduction to Neuropsychology 2 Disorders of Perception 3 Disorders of Attention 4 Executive Dysfunction 5 Disorders of Memory 6 Disorders of Cerebral Asymmetry 7 Language Disorders 8 Emotional and Social Dysfunction 9 Disorders of Consciousness

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Book SynopsisAs children and teens are exposed to more and more pressure at school, exam stress comes hand in hand. This workbook, a fun and interactive resource aimed at children aged 10 and over, offers teachers, other professionals and parents proven techniques to support young people's wellbeing through revision and exams.Applying a cognitive behavioural framework, it helps pupils to consider academic stress in terms of thoughts, feeling, body sensations and behaviour. Strategies encompass managing a child's lifestyle, exercise and diet as well as tried-and-tested CBT techniques including relaxation, positive self-talk and mindfulness. Chapters look at the day of the exam itself, evaluate stress in children with special educational needs and provide practical advice for parents as to how they can successfully support their child.In a fully photocopiable format and suitable for either individual use or group work, Helping Kids and Teens with Exam Stress in Schools will guide parents, teachers, therapists and support staff to conquer students' fears, improve exam performance and, perhaps most important of all, maintain a work-fun balance in young people's lives.Trade Reviewthis is a useful workbook... work such as this would be useful for many children who, although they do not have the ADHD label, do experience problems with many of the areas dealt with in the workbook. -- Nasen SpecialThe topics covered demosntrate that the authors have a secure knowledge of the problems those with ADHD experience. Chapters deal with self-esteem, attention and concentration, keeping cool and calm, organisation, friendships and managing homework... I think it is also true to say that work such as this would be useful for many children who, although without the ADHD label, do experience problems with many of the areas dealt with in the workbook. -- Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties JournalThe workbook is a tool that can be used to effectively develop and deliver an individualised package of care. This is achieved through the clever use of chapters which target key areas in the young person's development such as self-esteem, attention, organization, stayign calm and friendships. The authors have used an informative and tool-based approach, which provides the user with a vast array of tools and frameworks that assist the professional and young person in identifying areas for development. -- British Journal of School NursingHelping Kids and Teens with ADHD in School: A Workbook for Classroom Support and Managing Transitions should be in every educator's library: it provides chapters that focus on different key issues affecting children with ADHD around the time of school transition from organization to friendships, and it provides tested strategies and tips in a photocopiable workbook format designed to help adults work collaboratively with youngsters. A 'must' for any serious educator's library. -- The Midwest Book ReviewHighly recommended for anyone working with ADHD kids. -- The Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Chapter 1. Welcome. Chapter 2. Getting Started. Chapter 3. Feeling Great! Self Esteem. Chapter 4. Don't Miss a Thing! Chapter 5. Attention and Concentration. Chapter 6. Keeping Cool and Calm. Chapter 7. Getting Sorted: Organisation. Chapter 8. Friends and Mates. Chapter 9. Surviving Homework. Chapter 10. The Future and Beyond. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis fully updated edition of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach addresses key issues in child neuropsychology with a unique emphasis on evidence-informed clinical practice rather than research issues. Although research findings are presented, they are described with emphasis on what is relevant for assessment, treatment and management of paediatric conditions. The authors focus on a number of areas. First, the text examines the natural history of childhood central nervous system (CNS) insult, highlighting studies where children have been followed over time to determine the impact of injury on ongoing development. Second, processes of normal and abnormal cerebral and cognitive development are outlined and the concepts of brain plasticity and the impact of early CNS insult discussed. Third, using a number of common childhood CNS disorders as examples, the authors develop a model which describes the complex interaction among biological, psychosocial and cognitive factors in the brain-injured child. Finally, principles of evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and intervention are discussed. The text will be of use on advanced undergraduate courses in developmental neuropsychology, postgraduate clinical training programmes and for professionals working with children in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology and educational and rehabilitation contexts. The text is also an important reference for those working in paediatric research.Trade Review"Using an interdisciplinary and holistic approach towards developmental neuropsychology, the authors provide an excellent overview of the causes, treatment, and clinical management of paediatric conditions and relay some of the myths about early brain injury in children. This book will be of interest to clinicians, psychologists, and post-graduate students with a background in neuropsychology and an interest in clinical practice." - Jo Van Herwegen, Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology, Kingston University London"This very sophisticated yet highly accessible book is a must-have for academics, clinicians and educators working in the field of paediatric neuropsychology. It provides extensive, up-to-date research coverage of a wide range of neurological-based disorders within the context of current models that emphasise the interaction of ‘risk’ and ‘resilience’ factors that determine long-term outcome. Equally well-covered are clinical aspects of neurological disorders; the authors rightly emphasise not just cognitive-based formulations, assessment and interventions, but also give due weight to psychosocial and family aspects. Case studies provide effective illustrations of good clinical practice." - Valerie Muter, Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist and Honorary Research Associate in Neurosciences at University College London"This completely updated and extended edition of Developmental Neuropsychology provides a unique resource of empirical evidence on normal and abnormal child brain development, assessment and intervention. The volume offers a comprehensive overview of the neuropsychological sequels of pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders and brain insults, framed within the necessary background information on defining characteristics, epidemiology, aetiology, and pathophysiology, and implications for assessment and intervention." - Jaap Oosterlaan, Professor of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Emma Children's Hospital AMC, VU Medical Center, and Vrije Universiteit, The NetherlandsTable of ContentsThe authorsAcknowledgementsPart 1: Defining the neurodevelopmental dimensionCh 1: Child neuropsychology: Theory and practice Ch 2: The Developing Brain Ch 3: Cognitive and social development Ch 4: Recovery from early brain insult Part 2: Childhood brain disordersCh 5: Genetic and metabolic brain disorders Ch 6: Structural disorders of the brain Ch 7: Perinatal brain insults Ch 8: Neurodevelopmental Disorders Ch 9: Childhood traumatic brain injury Ch 10: Childhood epilepsy Part 3: Child neuropsychological practiceCh 11: Child neuropsychological practice: Assessment Ch 12: Interventions for children with brain disorders

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Book SynopsisThe first edition of the Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychology set a new standard in the field in its scope, breadth, and scholarship. The second edition comprises authoritative chapters that will both enlighten and challenge readers from across allied fields of neuroscience, whether novice, mid-level, or senior-level professionals. It will familiarize the young trainee through to the accomplished professional with fundamentals of the science of neuropsychology and its vast body of research, considering the field’s historical underpinnings, its evolving practice and research methods, the application of science to informed practice, and recent developments and relevant cutting edge work. Its precise commentary recognizes obstacles that remain in our clinical and research endeavors and emphasizes the prolific innovations in interventional techniques that serve the field’s ultimate aim: to better understand brain-behavior relationships and facilitate adaptive functional competence in patients.The second edition contains 50 new and completely revised chapters written by some of the profession's most recognized and prominent scholar-clinicians, broadening the scope of coverage of the ever expanding field of neuropsychology and its relationship to related neuroscience and psychological practice domains. It is a natural evolution of what has become a comprehensive reference textbook for neuropsychology practitioners.Trade Review"Simply Superb! Kudos to the Editors for producing a sequel that outshines the original and continues to set the standard for textbooks in clinical neuropsychology in its scope and scholarship. Morgan and Ricker have amassed an all-star cast of contributors who present a well curated coverage of the essential aspects of contemporary evidence-based neuropsychological practice with the expertise and depth that will satisfy the ardent graduate student as well as the seasoned academic and clinician. Every neuropsychologist should have the Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychology on his or her bookshelf." - Gordon J. Chelune, University of Utah School of MedicineTable of ContentsForeword Baron Part I: Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology 1. Historical Trends in Neuropsychological Assessment Barr 2. Specialty Training in Clinical Neuropsychology: History and Update on Current Issues Bieliauskas and Mark 3. Psychometric Foundations of Neuropsychological Assessment Larrabee 4. Assessment of Neurocognitive Performance Validity Boone 5. Diagnosis in Clinical Neuropsychology Hartman 6. Neuroanatomy for the Neuropsychologist Filley and Bigler 7. The Central Nervous System and Cognitive Development Russell 8. Genomics and Phenomics Bilder 9. Functional and Molecular Neuroimaging Ricker and Arenth Part II: Disorders in Children and Adults 10. Genetic and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Mahone, Slomine, and Zabel 11. Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents Yeates and Brooks 12. Pediatric Cancer Rey-Casserly and Spiegler 13. Autism Spectrum Disorder Stefanatos and Fein 14. Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Attention and Learning: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities across the Lifespan Wasserstein, Stefanatos, Mapou, Elia, and Frank 15. Consciousness: Disorders, Assessment, and Intervention Kortte and Hosey 16. Cerebrovascular Disease Cullum, Rossetti, Batjer, Festa, Haaland, and Lacritz 17. Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Roebuck-Spencer and Sherer 18. Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Belanger, Tate, and Vanderploeg 19. Neurocognitive Assessment in Epilepsy: Advances and Challenges Tracy and Tinker 20. Neurotropic Infections: Herpes Simplex Virus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Lyme Disease Kaplan and Cohen 21. Hypoxia of the Central Nervous System Hopkins 22. Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders Tröster and Garrett 23. Cognitive Functions in Adults with Central Nervous System and Non- Central Nervous System Cancers Correa and Root 24. Toxins in the Central Nervous System Haut, Wiener, and Moran 25. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Arnett, Meyer, Merritt, and Strober 26. Neuropsychological Functioning in Autoimmune Disorders Kozora, Burleson, and Filley 27. Sport-Related Concussion Barr, Nelson, and McCrea 28. The Three Amnesias Bauer and Asken 29. Neuropsychological Functioning in Affective and Anxiety-Spectrum Disorders in Adults and Children Marcopulos 30. Dementia Smith and Butts 31. Complexities of Metabolic Disorders Norman, Bjorkquist, and Kenton 32. Clinical Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Andrikopoulos 33. Military Service Related Traumatic Brain Injury French, Cernich, and Howe 34. Pain and Pain-Related Disability Greve, Bianchini, and Brewer 35. Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment of Somatic Symptom Disorders Lamberty and Miller Part III: Forensic, Ethical and Practice Issues 36. Forensic Neuropsychology: An Overview of Issues, Admissibility and Directions Sweet, Kaufmann, Ecklund-Johnson, and Malina 37. Basics of Forensic Neuropsychology Greiffenstein and Kaufmann 38. Assessment of Incomplete Effort and Malingering in the Neuropsychological Examination Millis and Kaufmann 39. Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology Donders, Brooks, Sherman, and Kirkwood 40. Clinical Neuropsychology in Criminal Forensics Denney, Fazio, and Greiffenstein 41. Disability Chafetz 42. Ethical Practice of Clinical Neuropsychology Bush 43. Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Neuropsychology Sweet, Goldman, and Guidotti Breting 44. Medical and Psychological Iatrogenesis in Neuropsychological Assessment Carone 45. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Children with Developmental Disabilities Wills Part IV: Interventions 46. Psychotherapy and the Practice of Clinical Neuropsychology Prigatano 47. Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Neuropsychology Arenth 48. Collaborative Therapeutic Neuropsychological Assessment Gorske 49. Empirically-Based Rehabilitation of Neurocognitive Disorder Stringer 50. Clinical Psychopharmacology Adler and Alperin

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Book SynopsisMeet Ben - a young boy with ADHD. Ben invites readers to learn about ADHD from his perspective. He helps children understand what it means to have ADHD and describes what it is and how it feels. Ben explains how he was diagnosed and what he has learnt about ways to relieve his ADHD symptoms, and how friends and adults can help at home and school. This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for young people, aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and professionals working with children with ADHD. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.Trade ReviewBecause we are getting Ben's point of view about how he feels about his ADHD and how it affects others, we get real insight into what this condition must be like to those with it... This book could be of real importance of children with ADHD, giving them the knowledge about themselves that can be so important when dealing with a serious condition and also helping them to understand that they are not alone. It will also be important to families, teachers and friends because they will find hints and practices to enable them to support the child. An important book all round. -- Healthy BooksThis book is a perfect choice for every child diagnosed with ADHD and lends a voice to children with ADHD who are unable to express themselves. Written in an engaging and conversational style, the book provides a window for parents and professionals to see how children with ADHD feel rather than how other's perceive them. I highly recommend this book for children and parents, as well as professionals working with children who have ADHD. -- Dr Inyang Takon, Consultant Paediatrician, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, HertfordshireTable of Contents1.Introducing Ben who has ADHD. 2. What is it like to have ADHD?. 3. Attention problems. 4. Hyperactivity. 5. Talking a lot. 6. Rushing through chores and schoolwork. 7. Being impatient and impulsive. 8. Safety at the roadside. 9. Anger outbursts. 10. Daydreaming. 11. Forgetting things. 12. Specialist help for people with ADHD. 13. What is ADHD?. 14. What causes ADHD?. 15. ADHD and other conditions. 16. How medication can help. 17. Supporting people with ADHD. 18. How friends can help. 19. How parents can help. 20. How teachers can help. Recommended reading and resources.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. The Constitution, Enhanced Perception, And Freedom Of Speech And Thought.- Chapter 2. The First Amendment Right To Record And Seeing As “Speech Creation”.- Chapter 3. Freedom Of Thought And Revisiting The Right To Receive Information (With Technology).- Chapter 4. The Right To Natural And Extended Vision (And Bodily And Mental Integrity).-Chapter 5: Cognitive Liberty, Privacy, And Extended Perception.

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Book SynopsisA concise overview of trauma-related dissociation, issues around misdiagnosis, methods for assessment, and treatment planning.Table of Contents Series ForewordAnne P. DePrince and Ann T. Chu Foreword: The History and Complexity of Trauma-Related Dissociation John Briere Foreword: An Overview of The Concise Guide to the Assessment and Treatment of Trauma-Related DissociationFrank W. Putnam Preface Chapter 1. An Introduction to Trauma-Related Dissociation Chapter 2. The Etiology of Dissociation Chapter 3. Therapeutic Approach to Assessing Trauma Exposure and Trauma-Related Dissociation Chapter 4. Self-Report Measures and Interviews for Assessing Dissociation Chapter 5. Assessing Dissociation in Forensic and Other Contexts in Which Malingering is Considered Chapter 6. Assessing Child and Adolescent Dissociative Disorders and Why It MattersAmie Myrick and Joyanna Silberg Chapter 7. Tailoring Treatment for Trauma-Related Dissociation Appendix A. Diagnostic Interview OutlineBethany L. Brand and Nicholas A. Pierorazio Appendix B. Assessment Measures: PITQ-t and PITQ-pHugo Schielke and Bethany L. Brand Appendix C. Resources, Training, and Suggested Readings References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe new, third, edition of this indispensable guide for speech pathology and therapy students is completely updated, applying the results of the most recent research into speech disorders. Phonetics for Speech Pathology introduces normative aspects of phonetics and describes how these may go wrong in atypical speech, and the consequences when they do. The book deals with the three main areas of phonetics: articulatory, acoustic, and auditory, this last being often neglected in phonetics textbooks. The chapters are copiously illustrated, with most diagrams and figures newly drawn for this edition. Correct use of phonetic symbolizations and the importance of adequate transcription in the clinic are stressed, as is the use of instrumental analyses to augment impressionistic descriptions of speech. A range of modern instrumental techniques in speech analysis is covered, as are developments in hearing research including auditory processing disorder. The book concludes with an introduction to current models of speech production and perception.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Part 1 Articulatory Phonetics Chapter 1 The Vocal Organs Chapter 2 Initiation Chapter 3 Phonation Chapter 4 Manner of Articulation Chapter 5 Place of Articulation Chapter 6 Orality and Nasality Chapter 7 Plosives Chapter 8 Vowels Chapter 9 Primary, secondary, and double articulations Chapter 10 Phonetic Transcription Chapter 11 Parametric Phonetics Chapter 12 Suprasegmentals: Length, stress and pitch Chapter 13 Suprasegmentals: Voice Quality Chapter 14 Speech Imaging Part 2 Acoustic Phonetics Chapter 15 Frequency and Pitch Chapter 16 Intensity and Loudness Chapter 17 Resonance Chapter 18 Recording Speech Chapter 19 Acoustic Analysis: Spectrography Chapter 20 Acoustic Characteristics of Vowels Chapter 21 Acoustic Characteristics of Sonorants Chapter 22 Acoustic Characteristics of Obstruents Chapter 23 Acoustic Characteristics of Suprasegmentals: Stress Chapter 24 Acoustic Characteristics of Suprasegmentals: Pitch Chapter 25 Acoustic Characteristics of Suprasegmentals: Connected speech Chapter 26 Acoustic Characteristics of Suprasegmentals: Voice Quality Chapter 27 Acoustic Characteristics of Child Speech Disorders Chapter 28 Acoustic Characteristics of Acquired Speech Disorders Part 3 Auditory Phonetics Chapter 29 Hearing: The Ear Chapter 30 Hearing: Perception Chapter 31 Hearing: Comprehension Chapter 32 Perceptual Units of Speech Chapter 33 Hearing Impairment Chapter 34 Phonetics of Hearing Impaired Speech Chapter 35 Audiological Measurement Chapter 36 Auditory Processing Disorder Chapter 37 Feedback in Speech Chapter 38 Psychoacoustic Experiments Chapter 39 Delayed Auditory Feedback Chapter 40 Dichotic Listening Chapter 41 Time-Variated Speech Chapter 42 Models of Speech Production and Perception Appendices: Phonetic Symbols and Notes on Transcription Appendix I The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Appendix II The Extensions to the IPA for Disordered Speech (extIPA) Appendix III VoQS symbols for Voice Quality

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Book SynopsisTwo weeks before his death, Oliver Sacks outlined the contents of The River of Consciousness, the last book he would oversee . . .The bestselling author of On the Move, Musicophilia, and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Sacks is known for his illuminating case histories about people living with neurological conditions at the far borderlands of human experience. But his grasp of science was not restricted to neuroscience or medicine; he was fascinated by the issues, ideas, and questions of all the sciences. That wide-ranging expertise and passion informs the perspective of this book, in which he interrogates the nature not only of human experience but of all life.In The River of Consciousness, Dr. Sacks takes on evolution, botany, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience, and the arts, and calls upon his great scientific and creative heroes - above all, Darwin, Freud, and William James. For Sacks, these thinkers were constant companiTrade ReviewReading a book published after its authors death, especially if he is as prodigiously alive on every page as Oliver Sacks, as curious, avid and thrillingly fluent, brings both the joy of hearing from him again, and the regret of knowing it will likely be the last time . . . [The] combination of wonder, passion and gratitude never seemed to flag in Sacks’s life; everything he wrote was lit with it. But it was his openness to new ideas and experiences, and his vision of change as the most human of biological processes that synthesized all of his work -- Nicole Krauss * The New York Times Book Review *Millions of Sacks’s books have been printed around the world, and he once spoke of receiving 200 letters a week from admirers. For those thousands of correspondents, The River of Consciousness will feel like a reprieve – we get to spend time again with Sacks the botanist, the historian of science, the marine biologist and, of course, the neurologist * Guardian *An incisive and generous inquiry into human nature * Elle *[Sacks’s] accumulated wisdom of our experience of time and consciousness makes a marvellous discrete series of meditations – and a profoundly moving one, since several of these pieces were written with the knowledge that his experience of both mysteries was soon coming to an end -- Tim Adams * Observer *Compelling . . . Sacks invites readers into his mind where they can experience the world from his unusually insightful perspective * Science News Magazine *A fascinating book * Daily Telegraph *Sacks continues in this latest collection to focus on questions over answers; the result is a work that leaves plenty of room for possibility beyond what might be immediately observed . . . Intellectually, Sacks is, at heart, a philosopher * New York Magazine *A writer of eloquence, he was always ready to see his medical specialist in reaction to the world and humanity . . . His greatest reverence is for the human mind * The Tablet *A joy to read: a delicious supply of information and commentary organized by a gifted writer of a curious and humane intelligence * The Washington Times *Reveals Sacks as a gleeful polymath and an inveterate seeker of meaning in the mold of Darwin and his other scientific heroes Sigmund Freud and William James . . . As this volume reminds us, in losing Sacks we lost a gifted and generous storyteller * Wall Street Journal *True to its title, the book is dictated by a flood of mental energy, thus it is more than mere sentimentality to say that, more than two years after his death, Sacks’s spirit still courses through us. Long may it flow * The Globe and Mail *Fans of the late neurologist have another chance to enjoy this erudite, compassionate storyteller, essayist, and memoirist . . . This collection of 10 essays, some of which appeared previously in The New York Review of Books, was assembled by three colleagues from an outline provided by Sacks two weeks before his death in 2015 . . . A collection of dissimilar pieces that reveal the scope of the author’s interests—sometimes challenging, always rewarding * Kirkus Reviews *Brilliant, beautiful, and funny . . . Sacks was one of the finest science writers – well read, scientifically exact and literary . . . This collection meets the standard of his previous work . . . Sacks's love of the natural world as well as the human one is contagious. The breadth of his interests encourages his readers to expand their own horizons . . . His curiosity and erudition, and his joy in both intellectual and physical life are in full bloom on these pages * Shelf Awareness *The reader is in thrall to Sacks's ability to braid wide reading, research and experience with his neurology patients to reach original and subtle conclusions . . . Darwin and Sacks, with their expansive abilities to look deeply into small matters and uncover, with evident delight, large truths, seem like brothers separated by a mere century * Chicago Tribune *Readers who encountered [Sacks's] mind through Awakenings mind The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat will be delighted by these pieces * The Washington Post *Fascinating . . . meditative . . . A useful introduction to his restless intellect and elegant sentences and a tribute to his scientific and philosophical heroes: Darwin, Freud and William James * San Francisco Chronicle *[Sacks] examines the fallibility of memory, the nature of creativity, the still monumental insights of Charles Darwin, and more - all with his characteristic sensitivity and spirit of optimism * Esquire *An exuberant, fascinating reminder of the brilliant neuroscientist who opened our eyes to hidden worlds . . . [A] wonder-filled collection * People *Reflects the agility of Sacks's enthusiasms, moving from forgetting and neglect in science to Freud's early work on the neuroanatomy of fish . . . Offer[s] a more humane version of what communion between the specialties might bring * Guardian *The writings are stitched through with Sacks's characteristic curiosity and verve, weaving esoteric research, incisive observations, and intimate anecdotes into lucid expositions on the natural world and those who seek to understand it * Wired *The warm genius of Oliver Sacks comes alive . . . Sacks brings the friendly curiosity for which he is so beloved to this ultimate testing ground of character, emerging once more as the brilliant, lovable human he was * Brain Pickings *

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Book SynopsisThe Compendium is an essential guidebook for selecting the right test for specific clinical situations and for helping clinicians make empirically supported test interpretations.BL Revised and updatedBL Over 85 test reviews of well-known neuropsychological tests and scales for adultsBL Includes tests of premorbid estimation, dementia screening, IQ, attention, executive functioning, memory, language, visuospatial skills, sensory function, motor skills, performance validity, and symptom validityBL Covers basic and advanced aspects of neuropsychological assessment including psychometric principles, reliability, test validity, and performance/symptom validity testingTrade ReviewNow in its fourth edition, this classic endures because of its extraordinary contribution to neuropsychology; extraordinary because it is so necessary, comprehensive, and contemporary. With newly updated tests, norms, in-depth validity analyses, and meaningful commentary, the Compendium ranks among the most important and useful books a neuropsychologist should have. This is why it remains an enduring and contemporary classic. * Joel E. Morgan, PhD, ABPP-CN, Author of the Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychology *The Compendium has been the primary reference for test description, administration, psychometrics, normative data, and clinical interpretation since it first appeared in 1991. It has become the foundational text in the library of every practicing neuropsychologist. Yet, this is not solely a test-based textbook; rather, it is a review of the psychometric status of the field. I cannot think of a better guide to knowing our tools. * Glenn Larrabee, PhD, ABPP-CN, Author of Forensic Neuropsychology: A Scientific Approach *The Compendium is among the top three must-have textbooks for all neuropsychologists. It is the first book I turn to when I need information about a particular test. * Robin C. Hilsabeck, PhD, ABPP-CN, Past President, National Academy of Neuropsychology *A particularly important aspect to the fourth edition is that information is provided for each test regarding its use as a performance or symptom validity measure, in addition to its primary role as a source of neurocognitive information. * Kyle Brauer Boone, PhD, ABPP-CN, Author of Clinical Practice of Forensic Neuropsychology: An Evidence-based Approach *Table of ContentsPreface 1. PSYCHOMETRICS IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 2. VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT: NEW PERSPECTIVES 3. PERFORMANCE VALIDITY, SYMPTOM VALIDITY, AND MALINGERING CRITERIA 4. PREMORBID ESTIMATION National Adult Reading Test (NART) Oklahoma Premorbid Intelligence Estimate-IV (OPIE-IV) Test of Premorbid Functioning (TOPF) 5. INTELLIGENCE Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, Second Edition (KBIT-2) Raven's Progressive Matrices Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales, Second Edition (RIAS-2) and Reynolds Intellectual Screening Test, Second Edition (RIST-2) Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, Fourth Edition (TONI-4) Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, Second Edition (WASI-II) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ IV COG) 6. NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL BATTERIES AND RELATED SCALES CNS Vital Signs (CNS VS) Kaplan Baycrest Neurocognitive Assessment (KBNA) Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB) Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS Update) Ruff Neurobehavioral Inventory (RNBI) 7. DEMENTIA SCREENING 7 Minute Screen (7MS) Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive (ADAS-Cog) Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) Dementia Rating Scale-2 (DRS-2) General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition (GPCOG) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Mini-Mental State Examination, 2nd Edition (MMSE-2), and Modified Mini-Mental State Examination (3MS) Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) 8. ATTENTION Brief Test of Attention (BTA) Conners Continuous Performance Test 3rd Edition (CPT 3) Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (IVA-2) Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) Ruff 2 & 7 Selective Attention Test (2 & 7 Test) Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) Test of Everyday Attention (TEA) Test of Variables of Attention (T.O.V.A.) 9. EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A) Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS) Category Test (CAT) Clock Drawing Test (CDT) Cognitive Estimation Test (CET) Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) Design Fluency Test Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX) Five-Point Test Frontal Systems Behavior Scale (FrSBe) Hayling and Brixton Tests Ruff Figural Fluency Test (RFFT) Stroop Test (Stroop) Trail Making Test (TMT) Verbal Fluency Test Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) 10. MEMORY Benton Visual Retention Test Fifth Edition (BVRT-5) Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised (BVMT-R) California Verbal Learning Test-Second Edition (CVLT-II) Continuous Visual Memory Test (CVMT) Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised (HVLT-R) Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (RCFT) Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test-Third Edition (RBMT-3) Selective Reminding Test (SRT) Tactual Performance Test (TPT) Warrington Recognition Memory Test (WRMT) Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition (WMS-IV) 11. LANGUAGE Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination Third Edition (BDAE-3) Boston Naming Test, Second Edition (BNT-2) Multilingual Aphasia Examination Third Edition (MAE) Token Test 12. VISUAL-SPATIAL SKILLS Benton Facial Recognition Test (FRT) Hooper Visual Organization Test (HVOT) Judgment of Line Orientation (JLO) 13. SENSORY FUNCTION Bells Cancellation Test Finger Localization University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) 14. MOTOR FUNCTION Finger Tapping Test (FTT) Grip Strength Grooved Pegboard Test Purdue Pegboard Test 15. PERFORMANCE VALIDITY b Test Dot Counting Test (DCT) Medical Symptom Validity Test (MSVT) Non-Verbal Medical Symptom Validity Test (NV-MSVT) Rey Fifteen-Item Test (FIT) Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) Victoria Symptom Validity Test (VSVT) Word Choice Word Memory Test (WMT) 16. SYMPTOM VALIDITY Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) Structured Inventory of Malingered Symptomatology (SIMS) Credits List of Acronyms Test Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisErik du Plessis is Chairman of Millward Brown (South Africa), one of the world's top market research companies with 78 offices in 51 countries. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Copenhagen Business School, and the author of The Advertised Mind, published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Section - ONE: What it is all about; Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: This book is about the consumer’s brain; Chapter - 03: The new paradigm; Chapter - 04: The brain – the coming together of disciplines; Section - TWO: The decision-making puzzle; Chapter - 05: Interpretation, memory, experience, learning; Chapter - 06: Introducing the rat brain robot; Chapter - 07: Feelings; Chapter - 08: The ‘feeling’ brain systems and how they work; Chapter - 09: The environmental awareness system: emotions; Chapter - 10: The ‘state of body’ system: homeostasis; Chapter - 11: The ‘state of mind’ system, or moods and arousal; Chapter - 12: The evaluation system: pleasure; Chapter - 13: Personality; Chapter - 14: Social systems and culture; Chapter - 15: Gender differences; Chapter - 16: Let’s put it all together; Chapter - 17: Measuring the brain; Chapter - 18: Increasing our brainpower – using neuroscience effectively by Graham Page; Section - THREE: Creating mischief; Chapter - 19: On creating mischief; Chapter - 20: Buy-ology; Chapter - 21: The elusive subconscious; Section - FOUR: Towards insights; Chapter - 22: Read Montague’s Pepsi Challenge; Chapter - 23: Science: models and measurements; Section - FIVE: Some marketing implications; Chapter - 24: Attention; Chapter - 25: The brand soma; Chapter - 26: Consumer decision making as heuristics; Chapter - 27: Market segmentation; Chapter - 28: Advertising budget, brand life cycle, synapses and brand soma; Section - SIX: My conclusions; Chapter - 29: What this was all about; Chapter - 30: Is the future what it was?

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Book SynopsisIn this intelligent and incisive book, Olga Bogdashina explores old and new theories of sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology and quantum mechanics, she looks at how the nature of the senses inform an individual's view of the world, and how language both reflects and constructs that view. Examining the 'whys' and 'hows' of the senses, and the role of language, Olga Bogdashina challenges common perceptions of what it means to be 'normal' and 'abnormal'. In doing so she shows that autism can help to illuminate our understanding of what it means to be human, and of how we develop faculties that shape our cognition, language, and behaviour. In the final chapter, she explores phenomena often associated with the paranormal - including premonitions, telepathy and déjà vu - and shows that these can largely be explained in natural terms. This book will appeal to anyone with a personal or professional interest in autism, including students and researchers, clinical practitioners, individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, teachers, speech and occupational therapists, and other professionals.Trade ReviewOlga Bogdashina beautifully presents the case for autism being, essentially, a difference in the way we process sensory information... it is refreshing to read a book where an academic freely speaks her mind, and this is a valuable book to have towards the ongoing explanation of what autism is and how to see the world through our eyes. -- Asperger UnitedRecognition of difference is, in essence, what this brave book is about. The author, who has worked extensively in the field of autism as a teacher, lecturer and researcher, and has an adult son with autism, draws on ideas from a wide range of disciplines, finding, for instance, that explanations for some of the peculiarities of sensory perception in autistic people can be found in works of anthropology and philosophy dating back a century or two... Autism isn't always about having deficits or having less; sometimes it is about having more. I was particularly interested in the section showing how autistic people can actually 'resonate' with their surroundings much more than 'normal' people can... At the end of this stimulating and highly readable book, Bogdashina comes back to the restricting stance of the official scientific community, which is "so opposed to anything conceived as supernatural that those who genuinely try to understand these (not necessarily supernatural but yet unexplained) phenomena are afraid to speak out... She makes a plea for more open-mindedness and for a greater willingness to learn from autism about different ways to experience the world around us.` -- Human GivensWhether your interest in autism is personal or professional, this magnificent book will appeal to you. The author Olga Bogdashina has worked widely on matters to do with the condition. She is a teacher, researcher and lecturer. She lectures around the world. She was recently in Inverness and is an inspiring and motivational speaker. She's the director of the first day centre for autistic children in Ukraine. She also has a grown-up son with autism ... Bogdashina unpacks all our assumptions about the 'real' world. She asserts that 'neurotypicals' (non-autistic people) are restricted – "the verbal determines and confines their thinking" ... I endorse every word of the blurb – read this book and you'll learn a lot about autism – but more importantly you'll learn about yourself. -- Anne Stormont, Write Enough blogThe book makes use of the personal experiences of autistic people, including Temple Grandin and Donna Williams. Their own words help illustrate a vibrant world that many non-autistic people are cut off from. Bogdashina also delves into the studies and reports of many established scientists, both to support her own statements and to offer alternative viewpoints. While her writing is lovely and inspiring, it is always based in scientific methodology and reflects her respect for scientific process. While other educators and researchers will find much to ponder on this book, Bogdashina's writing is also accessible to readers without advanced degrees. Even when dealing with complex subject matter, her writing is lucid and engaging. Readers looking for answers about autism will find Bogdashina's books fresh and useful; anyone interested in the questions of consciousness and experience will find it riveting. -- ForeWord ReviewsBrilliantly, Olga weaves together science and real life experiences of people with autism bringing the reader to a greater understanding of how sensory differences can bring people with autism to the edges and beyond of neurotypical perception. This book has my highest recommendation for anyone wanting to learn more about sensory awareness and perception for people with autism - as well as for themselves. -- Stephen Shore, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University and internationally known author, presenter, and consultant on issues related to autism.This is an entrancing read and an excellent reflection of Dr. Bogdashina's wide range of interests. It is to her credit as an academician that she draws upon such varied subjects as philosophy and quantum mechanics to illustrate her thought process and call into question different aspects of our individuality. -- Manuel Casanova, Gottfried and Gisela Kolb Endowed Chair in Psychiatry, University of LouisvilleOlga Bogdashina's book is a magnificent and much-needed account of the nature of sensory differences in autism, full of fresh, fascinating and perceptive insights. -- Adam Feinstein, autism researcher, Autism Cymru, and editor of Looking UpThis book gives an interesting and theoretical insight into different sensory experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The key points are about the difficulties individuals have with 'filtering' stimuli, and how this leads to sensory deprivation. The author links in experiences of individuals with autism to reinforce the key points and help make the information more accessible. -- Speech & Language Therapy in PracticeIn Autism and the Edges of the Known World, Bogdashina demonstrates in a compelling way how autism can provide us with rich, irreducible clues about how we are able to comprehend the world as it is and communicate that knowledge effectively in language. Her encyclopaedic acquaintance with the subject, both in terms of empirical research and theoretical reflection, is vertiginous in its detail and illuminating in its depth. Autism, with its sensory deficits and distortions, provides us with a uniquely valuable prism for rendering the mystery of all 'creaturely knowing' as a subtle dialectic between that which is primordially close and that which sublimely different. -- Dr Ian Kenway, Director of the Centre for the international Study of Cyberethics and Human Rights, Cardiff UniversityWill open a few minds to the idea of neurodiversity in the way autistic brains function and appreciation for some of the extraordinary abilities that the autistic individual has to offer society...For any professional who works with autistic individuals and researchers in the field of autism this is a must read book! It explains a perspective that, thus far, is pretty much ignored. As an occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration, as well as an adult on the autism spectrum, I feel that Dr. Bogdashina makes a lot of sense. -- Making Sense of Autism, LLCAutism and the Edges of the Known World: Sensitivites, Language and the Constructed Reality blends science and the experiences of people with autism in a fine survey considering traditional ideas of sensory perception and how they pertain to the autism experience. Linguistics, philosophy, science and health alike blend in a wider survey of how the sense and language interact differently in the autistic individual - and how autism can help foster new concepts of what it means to be human. -- The Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Foreword by Theo Peeters. Introduction. 1. Sensory Realities. 2. Filtering Model 3. Side-Notes: A Few Questions to Ask. 4. Gestalt Perception. 5. Sensory Perceptual Development. 6. Hidden Agenda of Language. 7. Non-Verbal Communication. 8. Sensory Hypersensitivities. 9. Side-Notes: Before We Go Further. 10. Extrasensory Realities in Autism. End Notes. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-5, Child and Parent Versions, are the gold standard semi-structured interviews used in clinical research and services to assess and diagnose the major mental health conditions affecting children, adolescents and young adults. These interviews cover the range of conditions identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), while also providing information for careful case formulation in treatment planning and evaluation of outcomes. Evaluators are able to quantify the severity of illness using a Clinician Severity Rating (CSR), as well as level of severity of symptoms and associated avoidance behavior. Decision rules for combining parent and youth reports, examples of CSR levels for the child anxiety triad of separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder are included in the Clinician Guide, as well as detailed information on use of the Autism Supplement.This item include

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Book SynopsisE. Fuller Torrey draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to propose a startling answer to the ultimate question. Evolving Brains, Emerging Gods locates the origin of gods within the human brain, arguing that religious belief is a by-product of evolution.Trade ReviewA unique scholarly approach to the subject that is sure to be influential and highly regarded. -- Robert Sapolsky, John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Stanford UniversityIn Evolving Brains, Emerging Gods, E. Fuller Torrey offers a scholarly and insightful treatise on the neuroscientific relationship between humanity and deities. In his twenty-first book, one senses a profound vision of the hereafter in the arc of this eminent mental health advocate and researcher’s career, from whom we hope there will be more to come. -- Jeffrey Lieberman, Lawrence C. Kolb Professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and psychiatrist-in-chief at New York-Presbyterian HospitalAn excellent text that throws new light on where religious ideas come from. -- Patrick McNamara, director of the Laboratory of Evolutionary Neurobehavior, Boston UniversityA masterful synthesis that merges the archaeological and anthropological evidence for the evolving elaboration of religious activity with the fossil evidence for the neurobiological evolution of the human brain and the psychological evidence for the evolution of the human mind housed within that evolving brain. -- Michael Rosenberg, professor of anthropology, University of DelawarePresented in a manner that is accessible to nonscientists....[an] insightful, thought-provoking work. * Publishers Weekly *This is the book I have been waiting for, which brings together all of the various strands of data and ideas gathering in neuroscience, sociology, psychology, archaeology, anthropology, and brain development, and integrates them into a well-balanced and tightly presented theory of the origins of religion. -- Daniel Liechty * Religion *Torrey takes readers on a grand tour of what science has learned about early hominins and the development of several early civilizations. One may not agree, but the book is richly rewarding...Highly recommended. * Choice *A wonderful addition to the current corpus sitting at the intersection of religion and evolution. It will be helpful for the scholar and layperson alike. * Reading Religion *Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Brain, Home of the GodsPart 1. The Making of the Gods1. Homo habilis: A Smarter Self2. Homo erectus: An Aware Self3. Archaic Homo sapiens (Neandertals): An Empathic Self4. Early Homo sapiens: An Introspective Self5. Modern Homo sapiens: A Temporal SelfPart 2. The Emergence of the Gods6. Ancestors and Agriculture: A Spiritual Self7. Governments and Gods: A Theistic Self8. Other Theories of the Origins Of GodsAppendix A: The Evolution of the BrainAppendix B: Dreams as Proof of the Existence of a Spirit World and Land of the DeadNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisCognitive neuroscience has grown into a rich and complex discipline, some 35 years after the term was coined. Given the great expanse of the field, an inclusive and authoritative resource such as this handbook is needed for examining the current state-of-the-science in cognitive neuroscience. Spread across two volumes, the 59 chapters included in this handbook systemically survey all aspects of cognitive neuroscience, spanning perception, attention, memory, language, emotion, self and social cognition, higher cognitive functions, and clinical applications. Additional chapters cover topics ranging from the use of top-down cognitive processes in visual perception to the representation and recognition of objects and spatial relations; attention and its relationship to action as well as visual motor control; language and related core abilities including semantics, speech perception and production, the distinction between linguistic competence and performance, and the capacity for written lTrade ReviewThis volume is highly recommended for graduate-level libraries * Paul E Tibbetts, The Quarterly Review of Biology *Table of ContentsVOLUME 1 1. Introduction to The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Neuroscience: Cognitive Neuroscience: Where are we now? Kevin N. Ochsner and Stephen M. Kosslyn Part One: Perception 2. Representation of Objects Kalanit Grill-Spector 3. Representation of Spatial Relations Bruno Laeng 4. Top-down Effects in Visual Perception Moshe Bar and Andreja Bubic 5. Neural Underpinning of Object Mental Imagery, Spatial Imagery, and Motor Imagery Grégoire Borst 6. Looking at the Nose Through Human Behavior, and at Human Behavior Through the Nose Roni Kahana and Noam Sobel 7. The Cognitive Neuroscience of Music Petr Janata 8. Audition Josh H. McDermott 9. Neural Correlates of the Development of Speech Perception and Comprehension Angela D. Friederici and Claudia Männel 10. Perceptual Disorders Josef Zihl Part Two: Attention 11. Varieties of Auditory Attention Claude Alain, Stephen R. Arnott, and Benjamin J. Dyson 12. Spatial Attention Jeffrey Nicol 13. Attention and Action 14. The Visual Control of Action Melvyn A. Goodale 15. Development of Attention M. Rosario Rueda 16. Attentional Disorders Laure Pisella, A. Blangero, C. Tilikete, D. Biotti, G. Rode, A. Vighetto, J.B. Mattingley, and Y. Rossetti Part Three: Memory 17. The Cognitive Neuroscience of Semantic Memory Eiling Yee, Evangelia G. Chrysikou, and Sharon L. Thompson-Schill 18. Cognitive Neuroscience of Episodic Memory Lila Davachi and Jared Danker 19. Working Memory Bradley R. Buchsbaum and Mark D'Esposito 20. Motor Skill Learning Rachael D. Seidler, Bryan L. Benson, Nathaniel B. Boyden, and Youngbin Kwak 21. Memory Consolidation John T. Wixted and Denise J. Cai 22. Age-related Decline in Working Memory and Episodic Memory: Contributions of the Prefrontal Cortex and Medial Temporal Lobes Sander Daselaar and Roberto Cabeza 23. Memory Disorders Barbara A Wilson and Jessica Fish Part Four: Language 24. The Cognitive Neuroscience of Written Language: The Neural Substrates of Reading and Writing Kyrana Tsapkini and Argye E. Hillis 25. Neural Systems Underlying Speech Perception Sheila E. Blumstein and Emily B. Myers 26. Multi-modal Speech Perception Agnès Alsius, Ewen MacDonald, and Kevin Munhall 27. The Organization of Conceptual Knowledge of Objects in the Human Brain Bradford Z. Mahon and Alfonso Caramazza 28. A Parallel Architecture Model of Language Processing Ray Jackendoff Part Five: Conclusion 29. Epilogue to The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Neuroscience: Cognitive Neuroscience: Where are we going? Kevin N. Ochsner and Stephen M. Kosslyn VOLUME 2 1. Introduction to The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Neuroscience: Cognitive Neuroscience: Where are we now? Kevin N. Ochsner and Stephen M. Kosslyn Part One: Emotion 2. Salience, State, and Expression: The Influence of Specific Aspects of Emotion on Attention and Perception Rebecca M. Todd and Adam K. Anderson 3. Emotion: Generation or Construction? Jennifer M.B. Fugate, Kristen A. Lindquist, and Lisa Feldman Barrett 4. The Neuroscience of Emotion Regulation: Basic Mechanisms and Their Role in Development, Aging, and Psychopathology Jennifer A. Silvers, Jason T. Buhle, and Kevin N. Ochsner 5. Impact of Emotion on Cognition Luiz Pessoa 6. Genetics and Emotion Andreia Santos, Lukas Pezawas, and Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg 7. Visceromotor Sensation and Control Fred W. Mast 8. Development of Emotion and Social Reasoning in Adolescence Eveline A. Crone and Berna Güroglu Part Two: Self and Social Cognition 9. Self-knowledge Joseph M. Moran, William M. Kelley, and Todd F. Heatherton 10. Perception of Nonverbal Cues Aina Puce 11. Face Recognition Rankin W. McGugin and Isabel Gauthier 12. The Cognitive and Neural Basis of Impression Formation Alexander Todorov and Peter Mende-Siedlecki 13. Theory of Mind: How Brains Think about Thoughts Rebecca Saxe 14. The Pleasures and Pains of Social Interactions: A Social Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective Naomi I. Eisenberger and Keely A. Muscatell 15. The Neural Underpinnings of the Experience of Empathy: Lessons for Psychopathy Jean Decety 16. Mirror Neurons and the Perception-Action Link Vittorio Gallese 17. The Early Development of the Brain Bases for Social Cognition Tobias Grossmann and Mark H. Johnson Part Three: Higher Cognitive Functions 18. Conflict Monitoring and Cognitive Control Nick Yeung 19. Hierarchical Cognitive Control and the Functional Organization of the Frontal Cortex David Badre 20. Thinking Kalina Christoff 21. Decision Neuroscience Maya U. Shankar and Samuel M. McClure 22. Categorization Bradley C. Love 23. Expectancies and Beliefs: Insights from Cognitive Neuroscience Lauren Y. Atlas and Tor D. Wager 24. Cognitive Neuroscience of Numerical Cognition Daniel Ansari and Stephan E. Vogel 25. Psychopharmacology of Cognition TW Robbins Part Four: Clinical Applications 26. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Chandan J. Vaidya 27. PTSD J. Douglas Bremner 28. Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Phobia considered from a cognitive neuroscience perspective Karina S. Blair and R.J.R. Blair 29. The Neurobiology of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Samuel R. Chamberlain and Naomi A. Fineberg Part Five: Conclusion 30. Epilogue to The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Neuroscience: Cognitive Neuroscience: Where are we going? Kevin N. Ochsner and Stephen M. Kosslyn

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Book SynopsisMost people take the process of coping for granted as they go about their daily activities. In many ways, coping is like breathing, an automatic process requiring no apparent effort. However, when people face truly threatening events--what psychologists call stressors--they become acutely aware of the coping process and respond by consciously applying their day-to-day coping skills. Coping is a fundamental psychological process, and people''s skills are commensurately sophisticated. This volume builds on people''s strengths and emphasizes their role as positive copers. It features techniques for preventing psychological problems and breaks from the traditional research approach, which is modeled on medicine and focuses on pathology and treatment. Collecting both award-winning research and new findings, this book may well set the agenda for research on stress and coping for the next century. These provocative and readable essays explore a variety of topics, including reality negotiatiTrade ReviewI would recommend it to highly experienced professionals * European Journal of Social Work *Table of Contents1. Coping: Where Have You Been? ; 2. Reality Negotiation and Coping: The Social Construction of Silk Purses from Sows' Ears ; 3. Coping and Ego Depletion ; 4. Sharing One's Story: Translating Emotional Experiences into Words as a Coping Tool ; 5. Focusing on Emotion: An Adaptive Coping Strategy ; 6. Personality, Affectivity, and Coping ; 7. Coping Intelligently: Emotional Intelligence and the Coping Process ; 8. Learned Optimism in Children ; 9. Optimism ; 10. Hoping ; 11. Mastery-Oriented Thinking ; 12. Coping with Catastrophes and Catastrophizing ; 13. Finding Benefits in Adversity ; 14. Rebuilding Shattered Assumptions After Traumatic Life Events: Coping Processes and Outcomes ; 15. Coping: Where Are You Going?

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Book SynopsisSpontaneous resting-state fluctuations in neuronal activity offer insights into the inherent organization of the human brain, and may provide markers for diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be used to investigate intrinsic functional connectivity networks, which are identified based on similarities in the signal measured from different brain regions.From data acquisition to interpretation of results, Introduction to Resting State fMRI Functional Connectivity discusses a wide range of approaches without requiring any previous knowledge of resting state fMRI, making it highly accessible to readers from a broad range of backgrounds. Supplemented with online datasets and examples to enable the reader to obtain hands-on experience working with real data, this primer provides a practical and approachable introduction for those new to the field of resting state fMRI.The Oxford Neuroimaging Primers are short texts aimed at new researchers or advanced undergraduates from the biological, medical or physical sciences. They are intended to provide a thorough understanding of the ways in which neuroimaging data can be analyzed and how that relates to acquisition and interpretation. Each primer has been written so that it is a stand-alone introduction to a particular area of neuroimaging, and the primers also work together to provide a comprehensive foundation for this increasingly influential field.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Data Acquisition 3: Data Preprocessing 4: Voxel-based Connectivity Analyses 5: Node-based Connectivity Analyses 6: Interpretation

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Book SynopsisIn 'The Inflamed Feeling' Mats Lekander explores the science behind how you perceive your own health, using visual illusions, personal experiences, placebo, hypochondriacs, and historical anecdotes. Placed against a backdrop of the latest psychoneuroimmunology, he explores why you might feel healthy or why you might feel sickTrade ReviewJoin a thriller-like journey between body and brain, a constantly ongoing tourism in your innermost, in which balance and just as often unbalance is described in an accessible scientific way. Instructive and fun! * Barbo Osher, philanthropist and Consul-General of Sweden in San Francisco *At last a book about the psychology and physiology of well-being, giving fascinating insights into questions about health which takes up so much room in contemporary society * Martin Ingvar, author and Professor of Integrative Medicine at the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden *This is a great read for those wanting a very readable insight into our inner world. Incorporating insights from psychoneuroimmunology, Mats Lekander gives us a personal tour of the way the brain experiences both our outer and inner worlds. The author includes anecdotes of his personal experiences, making the field very accessible to non-specialists as well as highly accomplished scientists * Benjamin Hart, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, USA *A fascinating journey drawing together cognitive psychology, anthropology, sociology and immunology to reveal how perceptions or misperceptions of our inner world (body) impact on our health and wellbeing. A must read! * Neil Harrison, Clinical Professor in Neuroimaging at Cardiff University, UK *Despite major advances in understanding the human immune system over the past few decades, one area that remains mysterious is the intersection between the immune system and other body systems. Among the latter, the nervous system has long been understood to have significant effects on the immune response, and puzzling out the current state of knowledge in this area is the focus of this intriguing book. Lekander (Stockholm Univ., Karolinska Institute) expertly blends current immunological and psychological research with clinical vignettes in a highly readable account. * Choice *Table of Contents1: What does the brain know about the outside world 2: What does the brain know about the body 3: Our inner defence systems 4: The sickness response 5: Disgust and prejudice in disease defence 6: How do you rate your general health 7: Feeling sick and other emotions 8: Can you affect your perceived health? 9: How society affects our health 10: Perhaps its not that bad?

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Book SynopsisFrederick Toates is a Professor of Biological Psychology at the Open University who has 44 years experience of researching and teaching the subject across the UK, continental Europe and the USA.Trade Review"Toates holds out a friendly hand and offers to guide new psychology students through the groundwork they will need before they can move on to a more critical and indepth study of the topics covered. For psychology students with little experience of biology, the concepts they encounter in their first year of study can be intimidating. Having Biological Psychology to hand will ease their transition into an exciting multidisciplinary subject and hopefully inspire them to read further about the biological foundations of the human mind." - Reviewed by Tom Hardwicke, University of Birmingham in Psychology Learning & TeachingTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Genes, Environment and Evolution Chapter 3: The Nervous and Endocrine Systems Chapter 4: Neurons: How They Work Chapter 5: The Brain: Basics of Structure and Role Chapter 6: Development and Plasticity Chapter 7: Sensory Systems: General Principles Chapter 8: Vision Chapter 9: The Other Sensory Systems Chapter 10: The Control of Movement Chapter 11: Learning and Memory Chapter 12: Emotion Chapter 13: Stress and Coping Chapter 14: Pain Chapter 15: Motivation Chapter 16: Feeding and Drinking Chapter 17: Sexual Behaviour Chapter 18: Drugs and Addiction Chapter 19: Sleep and Walking Chapter 20: Cognition and Action Chapter 21: Consciousness Chapter 22: When Things Go Wrong

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. An Introduction to Dream Interpretation2. The Biological Foundations of Sleep and Dreams3. The Evolution of Sleep and Dreams4. The Cultural and Historical Foundations of Dream Interpretation5. Troubled Sleep and Prophetic Dreams6. An Introduction to Freudian Dream Interpretation7. An Introduction to Jungian Dream Interpretation8. An Introduction to Fritz Perls’ Dream Interpretation Techniques9. An Overview of the Meaning of the Recurring Dreams10. A Synthesis of Dream Interpretation Techniques11. Pandemic Sleep and Dreams

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface Matthew Hodes and Petrus J. de Vries Introduction Matthew Hodes and Petrus J. de Vries I. Children and adolescents in the digital age 1. Looking beyond the adverse effects of digital technologies on adolescents: the case for resilience and mindfulness François Hugo Theron 2. Cyberbullying in young people Dasha Nicholls II. Innovations to improve our understanding of CAMH 3. Clinical applications of big data to child and adolescent mental health care Alice Wickersham and Johnny Downs 4. Machine Learning and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Challenges and Opportunities Paul Alexander Tiffin and Lewis William Paton III. Innovative Approaches to Helping Young people in Adversity/ vulnerable groups 5. The Covid-19 Pandemic and Child and Adolescent Mental Health - What has Been Learnt and Lessons for the Future Tamsin Jane Ford and Tamsin Newlove-Delgado 6. Trauma-related psychopathology (including discussion of complex trauma and PTSD) Stephanie Jane Lewis IV. Treatments for the future 7. The inflamed brain: implications of autoimmune encephalitis for child- and adolescent neuropsychiatry": a multidisciplinary approach Jan Schieveld, Husam Salamah, Nathalie Janssen, Kim Tijssen and Jacqueline Strik 8. Precision Therapeutics - Personalising Psychological Therapy for Depression in Adolescents Ian Michael Goodyer V. Innovations in Treatment Delivery and Training 9. Delivering computerised CBT for child and adolescent depression and anxiety Paul Stallard 10. Innovations in scaling up mental health interventions in Low and Middle Income Countries: interventions in the perinatal period and promotion of child development Atif Rahman and Ahmed Waqas 11. Technology Enhanced Learning and Training For Child and Adolescent Mental Health Professionals Anthea Stylianakis, David J. Hawes and Valsamma Eapen VI. Shaping the future of CAMH in the Eastern Mediterranean Region 12. CAP research in the Eastern Mediterranean Region – now and in the future Fadi Maalouf, Riwa Haidar and Fatima Mansour 13. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Training in the Arab Gulf Region Ammar AlBanna

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Book SynopsisThis book celebrates the pioneering work and contributions of Helen J. Neville, who conducted seminal neuroimaging work using electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaginf (fMRI) to illustrate the role that experience plays in shaping the brain. Bringing together her former students, collaborators, and colleagues, the book presents essays and original empirical research that pay tribute to Helen Neville's groundbreaking work. The chapters discuss her contributions to our knowledge of neuroplasticity in perception, attention, and language, and how they inspired more recent developments in these and related areas, such as work on deafness (changes in sign language processing with age and the effects of cochlear implants on language development), the early stages of reading, memory consolidation during sleep, and the connection between attentional and memory systems. The book also discusses her strong commitment to rigorous science that could be translatTable of ContentsForeword. Being a Scientist in the Neville Tradition: Ten Things I Learned from HelenDebra L. MillsIntroductionAaron J. Newman & Giordana GrossiInterlude i: Thanks, You Guys! Marta KutasChapter 1. Development and plasticity of selective auditory attention in early childhoodAmanda Hampton Wray & Elif Isbell Interlude ii: A Big Fat P3Marta KutasChapter 2. Allocation of auditory spatial selective attention in action video game players Julia Föcker, Matin Mortazavi, Wayne Khoe, Steven A. Hillyard, & Daphne Bavelier Interlude iii: Structure and ContentMarta KutasChapter 3. The roles of age of acquisition, proficiency, and first language on second language processingAnnika Andersson & Aaron J. NewmanChapter 4. Exploring the Effects of Aging on Language Abilities in Deaf Signers David P. Corina, Lucinda O’Grady Farnady, Todd LaMarr, Svenna Pedersen, Kurt Winsler, & Laurel LawyerChapter 5. Changes in occipito-temporal cortex with literacy: Electrophysiological evidenceGiordana Grossi & Elizabeth SacchiChapter 6. Reading in deaf individuals: Examining the role of visual word form areaElizabeth A. Hirshorn, Matthew W.G. Dye, Peter Hauser, Ted Supalla, & Daphne Bavelier Interlude iv: One Less Sense Isn’t NonsenseMarta KutasChapter 7. Deafness and signed language: Implications of Helen Neville’s neuroplasticity research for children receiving cochlear implantsAaron J. Newman & Mairéad MacSweeneyInterlude v: Sound or Sign?Marta Kutas Chapter 8. Making memories last: How sleep promotes neuroplasticityRandolph F. Helfrich & Robert T. KnightInterlude vi: The Importance of ParentingMarta KutasChapter 9. Changing Brains for Social JusticeEric Pakulak & Courtney StevensInterlude vii: A Double-Edged SwordMarta KutasChapter 10. Exploring Common Mechanisms of Brain Development and Adult Plasticity in Humans and RodentsMichael I. Posner & Mary K. Rothbart

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Book SynopsisSolution focused brief therapy is an evidence-based approach that enables people to make meaningful change in their everyday lives. This book shares ideas on how speech and language therapists and others working in medical settings can integrate SFBT into their therapeutic interactions to support clients handling acute or chronic health conditions. It outlines core aspects of the approach in an accessible format, bridging the gap between theory and practice, and provides guidance on adapting SFBT for clients living with communication disabilities. There are suggestions for different clinical situations, with real-life case examples drawn from working with people living with Parkinson's disease, stroke, motor neurone disease, cancer and chronic pain.Combining practical advice with photocopiable resources, this book covers: Establishing person-centred, holistic goals for therapy Future focused descriptions Building on a person's resources and successeTrade Review'Kidge Burns and Sarah Northcott’s wonderful book exploring Solution Focused Brief Therapy and its application to the field of speech and language and to the work of allied heath professionals is clear, well-structured and rooted in practice with case examples and lists of questions that practitioners will find immediately useful and relevant. Kidge and Sarah’s book will convince readers that this approach can be used, indeed has particular relevance, for people facing life-changing conditions where there can be no simple solutions. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to those working both within and beyond healthcare settings, in fact to anyone looking for an introduction to the Solution Focused approach.' Evan George, Co-director BRIEF www .brief .org .uk and co-author of Solution Focused Brief Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques and Brief Coaching: A Solution Focused Approach (both with Chris Iveson and Harvey Ratner) 'What impressed me most about this book is the authors depth of knowledge and experience. On one hand it is a thorough introduction to solution focused brief therapy. On the other hand it is a book useful to any professional wanting to find ways of collaborating in the most challenging situations imaginable, be it with people with aphasia or people with any difficulties in communication. For practitioners working with people living with aphasia and brain damage it is a must read.' Harry Korman, MD, Child Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist SIKT Malmo, Sweden 'Working with Solution Focused Brief Therapy in Healthcare Settings: A Practical Guide is a unique and important contribution for solution focused professionals. This book helps practitioners understand how to work with situations that appear unchangeable and overwhelming. Even though this book is focused on helping with situations in the medical arena, the focus on the SF mindset and the practical exercises are useful for all professionals. This book increases understanding that SF can fit for all individuals and can produce meaningful change, even with the most difficult circumstances. This book uses actual case material to walk clinicians through how to stay solution-focused while adapting the approach to meet the unique needs of each person seeking help. The emphasis on adapting the language of the approach, making things visual and acknowledging the distress of individuals is paramount for all worthwhile work. All SF clinicians would benefit from reading and internalizing this book!' Adam Froerer, Ph.D., LMFT Atlanta, Georgia, USA Table of ContentsWhat is solution focused brief therapy? Establishing the desired outcome Future-focused descriptions Getting descriptions of past and future progress Compliments, ownership and ending a session Follow up sessions Responding to distress, and the role of the AHP SFBT and adults with an acquired language disability Supervision and support Exercises Exercises for our clients Solution Focused Mindset Appendix A: Ten minute talk, record of supervision Appendix B: Crib sheet of standard SFBT questions List of Abbreviations Index References

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Book SynopsisThis accessible resource offers valuable guidance for all student and practising speech and language therapists (SLTs)who are working with older people with communication and swallowing difficulties. Chapters provide up-to-date theory on age-related changes alongside practical strategies for clinicians to use in their daily work, from help with mental capacity decisions to supporting older people with good palliative care. Promoting a holistic approach for ageing well, this resource dispels myths that surround the ageing process while detailing the normal physiological and psychological effects of ageing on communication and swallowing, as well as diseases and conditions associated with older age, such as frailty.Illustrated throughout with clinical case studies and helpful photocopiable resources to use in practice, this book is a key part of the tool kit for any speech and language therapist working with older adults.Table of Contents1. An Overview of Ageing and an Introduction to this Resource 2. Physiology of Ageing, Risk Factors and Rehabilitation 3. Working with an Older Client Group 4. Communication in the Context of Older Age 5. Clinical Assessment and Management of Communication in Older Adults 6. Eating, Drinking and Swallowing in the Context of Older Age 7. Clinical Assessment and Management of Eating, Drinking and Swallowing in Older Adults 8. Decision Making in Later Life 9. Management of Communication and Swallowing at the End of Life 10. Reflecting Back and Looking to the Future of Healthcare Provision for Older Adults

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Book SynopsisLinguistic Morphology is a unique collection of cutting-edge research in the psycholinguistics of morphology, offering a comprehensive overview of this interdisciplinary field. This book brings together world-leading experts from linguisics, experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience to examine morphology research from different disciplines. It provides an overview of how the brain deals with complex words; examining how they are easier to read, how they affect our brain dynamics and eye movements, how they mould the acquisition of language and literacy, and how they inform computational models of the linguistic brain. Chapters discuss topics ranging from subconscious visual identification to the high-level processing of sentences, how children make their first steps with complex words through to how proficient adults make lexical identification in less than 40 milliseconds. As a state-of-the-art resource in morphology research, this book will bTrade Review"This volume is an essential new reference for psycholinguistic approaches to morphology. It presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the most important findings and theories in the domain, and will appeal to both experts and newcomers within the field. The topics chosen invite the reader to consider morphology from a range of perspectives, and thus to appreciate the profound relationship between linguistic structure, acquisition, and processing." -- Professor Kathy Rastle, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK"The study of word processing provides a fantastic window on the human mind. This volume provides an excellent and authorative guide to the state-of-the-art in present-day research on how words are processed, from all relevant perspectives: production and perception, speech and writing, and the acquisition of these abilities. This book is therefore an indispensable guide for students and researchers in this domain of psycholinguistic research." -- Geert Booij, Emeritus Professor of Linguistics, Leiden University, NetherlandsTable of Contents1. Introduction: An Interdisciplinary View on the Future of the Field 2. The Relational Nature of Morphology 3. The Role of Embedded Words and Morphemes in Reading 4. Morphological Processing in Spoken-Word Recognition 5. The Role of Semantics in the Processing of Complex Words 6. Speech Production: Where Does Morphology Fit? 7. Impact of Morphology on Written Word Production: An Overview of Empirical Evidence and Theoretical Implications 8. The Impact of Sentence Context on the Morphological Processing of Single Words: Electrophysiological Evidence 9. The Importance of Eye Movement Research for Gaining Insight into Morphological Processing 10. Neural Processing of Morphological Structure in Speech Production, Listening and Reading 11. Localist Lexical Representation of Polymorphemic Words: The AUSTRAL Model 12. Vector Space Morphology with Linear Discriminative Learning 13. The Role of Phonology in Morphological Acquisition 14. The Role of Morphology in Reading Development

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to the Study 2. Literature Review 3. Methodology 4. Data Analysis and Findings 5. Discussion and Conclusion 6. PACE Method

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Book SynopsisThe book presents a new theory of syntax that is efficiency and computationally oriented and is compatible with the "emergentist" movement within linguistics.Trade Review"The subject matter of the book crosses many sub-disciplines of the language sciences, and so will appeal to a broad range of researchers. The book would make an excellent addition to graduate-level courses on syntax, language processing, and language acquisition."—Journal of Child Language"O'Grady has produced an admirably clear and convincingly argued volume laying out the fundamentals of emergentist syntax thesis that the important properties of human language can be derived from general processing mechanisms. The author makes a compelling case that a number of traditional grammatical principles, including control and pronoun binding, which other syntactic approaches have postulated as part of Universal Grammar, are the result of the way in which sentences are constructed in real time."—Fred EckmanUniversity of Wisconsin at MilwaukeeTable of ContentsContents: Preface. Language Without Grammer. More on Structure Building. Pronoun Interpretation. Control. 'Raising' Structures. Agreement. Wh Questions. The Syntax of Contraction. Syntax and Processing. Language Acquisition. Concluding Remarks.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction: Being as Tradition Aristotle Papanikolaou and George E. Demacopoulos | 1 SECULARIZATION Secularism: The Golden Lie Graham Ward | 21 Collectivistic Christianities and Pluralism: An Inquiry into Agency and Responsibility Slavica Jakelić | 36 What Difference Do Women Make? Retelling the Story of Catholic Responses to Secularism Brenna Moore | 60 The Secular Pilgrimage of Orthodoxy in America Vigen Guroian | 80 Saeculum–Ecclesia–Caliphate: An Eternal Golden Braid Paul J. Griffiths | 94 A Secularism of the Royal Doors: Toward an Eastern Orthodox Christian Theology of Secularism Brandon Gallaher | 108 FUNDAMENTALISM Fundamentalism: Not Just a Cautionary Tale Edith M. Humphrey | 133 Resolving the Tension between Tradition and Restorationism in American Orthodoxy Dellas Oliver Herbel | 152 Fundamentalists, Rigorists, and Traditionalists: An Unorthodox Trinity R. Scott Appleby | 165 “Orthodoxy or Death”: Religious Fundamentalism during the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries Nikolaos Asproulis | 180 Confession and the Sacrament of Penance after Communism Nadieszda Kizenko | 204 Conscience and Catholic Identity Darlene Fozard Weaver | 223 Fundamentalism as a Preconscious Response to a Perceived Threat Wendy Mayer | 241 Acknowledgments | 261 Contributors | 263 Index | 265

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Book SynopsisClear explanations and illustrations clearly define concepts. The text also contains a range of useful tasks to support student engagement and recognition of possible application. The critical thinking activities are also well organised to support students to develop analytical approaches. - Julie Prentice, Department of Childhood Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University This accessible text addresses the core knowledge domain of cognitive psychology, with focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area. The engaging text provides detailed information on thinking and reasoning, learning and memory, language, perception, attention, and consciousness. A final chapter examines cognitive neuropsychology. There is an emphasis on the way the properties of cognition relate to our everyday lives. Learning features including case studies, research summaries, short review questions and assignment topics, are providedTable of ContentsSeries Editor′s Introduction Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Thinking and Reasoning Learning and Memory Language Perception Attention Consciousness Cognitive Neuropsychology Glossary References

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Book SynopsisThis book has been specially designed to give practical help to those who have to deal with diagnosis and subsequent management of patients with memory dicturbance resulting from specific types of cerebral pathology.The author achieves this by organising his book on the basis of clinical aetiology. While anatomical and psychological perspectives are introduced, the emphasis is on approaches which will help clinicians in the management of patients with specific neurological diseases. For example, the essential topic of differential diagnosis is given prominence throughout: the principles of diagnositc assessment are discussed in a separate chapter, and specific diagnostic features are outlined in each of the chapters dealing with individual cerebral pathologies. The author draws on his own extensive experience as a practising clinical neuropsychologist to describe and evaluate the range of existing memory test procedures, and suggest additional procedures as appropriate. Full refereTrade ReviewAs a source of information on the pattern of memory disorder seen in various cerebral diseases, it is unparalleled, and most neuropsychologists and neurologists could well benefit by having a copy. - Niall Cartlidge, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne in the British Medical JournalWill be of particular use to those who regularly deal with memory impaired patients and wish to have state-of-the-art knowledge about the neurological conditions underlying impaired memory, how to assess such impairment, the best methods of management of each condition, and some information about what memory processes have been disrupted. - Andrew Mayes, Department of Neurology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, in BrainTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Assessment of Memory Functioning in Clinical Practice. Cerebrovascular Disease. Cerebral Tumours. Penetrating Head Injuries. Blunt Head Injury. Degenerative, Demyelinating and Hydrocephalic Dementias. Infections, Metabolic and Related Diseases. Toxic and Deficiency States. Epilepsy. Ablation/Disconnection of Cerebral Tissue. Appendix 1: Sources for Materials Which May be of Use in Designing Memory Tests for the Assessment of Neurological Patients. Appendix 2: Sources for Information/Materials Relating to the Remediation of Memory Disorders.

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Book SynopsisThe equation Mind = Machine is false. This pocket lexicon of neuromythology shows why. Taking a series of key words such as calculation, language, information and memory, Professor Tallis shows how their misuse has a lured a whole generation into accepting the computational model of the mind. First of all these words were used literally in the description of the human mind. Then computer scientists applied them metaphorically to the workings of their machines. And finally, their metaphorical status forgotten, the use of the terms was called as evidence of artificial intelligence in machines and the computational nature of conscious thought.

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