Neuropsychology For Psychologists, Health Care Professionals

Description: Completely revised and updated, this third edition includes new material in neuroanatomy, neurological disorders, and malingering and deception. It covers new neurodiagnostic procedures and evaluates a wide range of neuropsychological tests. It presents several case studies and sample reports, a glossary of terms, a list of medications, and a quick-reference summary of the tests detailed in the book. Table of Contents: Clinical Neuropsychology The Education and Training of the Neuropsychologist Clinical Neuropsychology: Comparison with Other Specialties Neuroanatomy Neurobehavioral Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries and Seizures Reliability and Validity of Neuropsychological Tests Neuropsychological Assessment Deception and Malingering Neuropsychological Testing Scoring and Interpretation of Neuropsychological Test Data The Limitations of Neuropsychological Tests Samples of Medicolegal Neuropsychological Reports Appendix A: Glossary of Neurological and Neuropsychological Terms Appendix B: Psychotropic Agents Appendix C: Strengths and Limitations of Neuropsychological Tests