R. Stephen Walsh, Lorraine Crawley, Neil Dagnall, Donal Fortune

Neuropsychology (eBook, ePUB)

The Brain and Relational Approaches

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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

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

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

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

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

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications
• Seitenzahl: 328
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781529615159
• Artikelnr.: 74044508

Autorenporträt

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

Inhaltsangabe

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