1st Edition

Essentials of Neuropsychology Integrating Eastern and Western Perspectives

By K. Jayasankara Reddy Copyright 2024
200 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

200 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

200 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This comprehensive textbook offers a holistic integration of both the research and clinical aspects of neuropsychology. Combining Eastern and Western perspectives, it explores latest developments, current scope, and significant challenges in the field to provide a detailed understanding of brain and behavior from research and intervention methods to rehabilitation and applications. Each chapter... Read more

Part one
Chapter 1: Neuropsychology and its Beginnings
Chapter 2: Methods in Neuropsychology
Chapter 3: The Philosophy of mind, Consciousness and Cognition
Chapter 4: Neurons and the structure of the Nervous System
Chapter 5: Forensic Neuropsychology: Scope, Challenges, and Applications


Part two
Chapter 6: Memory and Neuropsychology
Chapter 7: Introduction to Visuospatial Systems
Chapter 8: Neuropsychology of Executive Function
Chapter 9: The Neuropsychology of Social Cognition

Part three
Chapter 10: Traumatic Head Injury and Rehabilitation
Chapter 11: Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Childhood
Chapter 12: Neuropsychology of Epilepsy
Chapter 13: Neuropsychology of Dementia
Chapter 14: Alzheimer’s Disease

Biography

K. Jayasankara Reddy is a Professor in the Department of Psychology & Co-Ordinator for the Centre for Research at Christ University, Bangalore, India, as well as an active teacher, researcher, and practitioner in the field of Health, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Neuroscience.