{"product_id":"applied-neuropsychology-of-attention-theory-diagnosis-and-rehabilitation-9780415653565","title":"Applied Neuropsychology of Attention Theory","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe concept of attention in academic psychology has been treated with varying degrees of importance over the years. From playing a key role in the 19th century, it was discarded in the first half of the 20th century, as clinical psychologists claimed it was superfluous to the essential subconscious processes of the mind, and experimental psychologists thought it was not a scientific term. \u003cem\u003eApplied Neuropsychology of Attention\u003c\/em\u003e aims to review the considerable developments in the field of attention over the last 20 years as it makes its comeback.\u003cbr\u003eThis collection of essays forms a comprehensive overview of this crucial component of human cognitive function. The book begins with an explanation of the essential theoretical concepts and definitions. Aspects of diagnosis are then discussed as the assessment and impairments of attention are reviewed in normal ageing and in specific neurological categories. Victims of brain injury and patients with cerebrovascular or neurodegenerative\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA goldmine of ideas.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eThe British Journal of Neurosurgery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe neuropsychology of attention has developed rapidly. This book gives an admirable overview of the state of the art, and I hope that many readers will perceive it as a goldmine of ideas - as I did.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eAdriaan H. van Zomeren, Department of Neurology, Groningen University Hospital, The Netherlands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA goldmine of ideas.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eThe British Journal of Neurosurgery\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe neuropsychology of attention has developed rapidly. This book gives an admirable overview of the state of the art, and I hope that many readers will perceive it as a goldmine of ideas - as I did.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eAdriaan H. van Zomeren, Department of Neurology, Groningen University Hospital, The Netherlands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I: \u003cstrong\u003eTheory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eM. Leclercq,\u003c\/em\u003e Theoretical Aspects of the Main Components and Functions of Attention. \u003cem\u003eP. Zimmermann, M. Leclercq,\u003c\/em\u003e Neuropsychological Aspects of Attentional Functions and Disturbances. Part II: \u003cstrong\u003eAssessment and Diagnostics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eM. Leclercq, G. Deloche, M. Rousseaux,\u003c\/em\u003e Attentional Complaints Evoked by Traumatic Brain Injured and Stroke Patients: Frequency and Importance. \u003cem\u003eP. Zimmermann, B. Fimm,\u003c\/em\u003e A Test Battery for Attentional Performances. \u003cem\u003eP. Zoccolotti, B. Caracciolo,\u003c\/em\u003e Psychometric Characteristics of Attention Tests in Neuropsychological Practice. \u003cem\u003eA. Cantagallo,\u003c\/em\u003e Neuropsychological Assessment With Non Computerised Tasks of Attention Disorders: Impairment and Disability. \u003cem\u003eM. Van der Linden, F. Collette,\u003c\/em\u003e Attention and Normal Aging. \u003cem\u003eW.H. Brouwer,\u003c\/em\u003e Attention and Driving: A Cognitive Neuropsychological Approach. Part III: \u003cstrong\u003ePathologies of Attention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eM. Leclercq, P. Azouvi,\u003c\/em\u003e Attention After Traumatic Brain Injury. \u003cem\u003eM. Rousseaux, B. Fimm, A. Cantagallo,\u003c\/em\u003e Attention Disorders in Cerebrovascular Diseases. \u003cem\u003eF. Collette, M. Van der Linden,\u003c\/em\u003e Attention Disorders in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Part IV: \u003cstrong\u003eRehabilitation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eM. Leclercq, W. Sturm,\u003c\/em\u003e Rehabilitation of Attention Disorders: A Literature Review. \u003cem\u003eW. Sturm, B. Fimm, A. Cantagallo, N. Cremel, P. North, A. Passadori, L. Pizzamiglio, M. Rousseaux, P. Zimmermann, G. Deloche, M. Leclercq,\u003c\/em\u003e Computerized Training of Specific Attention Deficits in Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injured Patients: A Multicentric Efficacy Study.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577327882583,"sku":"9780415653565","price":47.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415653565.jpg?v=1746094906","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/applied-neuropsychology-of-attention-theory-diagnosis-and-rehabilitation-9780415653565","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}