8th edition. — Worth Publishers, 2021. — 3973 p. — ISBN 978-1-319-36427-4.
Neuroscience is one of the most exciting and impactful areas of scientific inquiry today. Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology is written by an author team that helped lay the foundation for this field and who continue to be actively involved in both clinical research and education in this area. They will introduce you to the scientific exploration of human behavior from a working neuroscientist's perspective, providing you with an understanding of the fundamentals of brain anatomy and function, and introducing you to exciting innovations, engaging case studies, and emerging areas of research in this cutting-edge field.
BackgroundThe Development of Neuropsychology
Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior
Nervous System Organization
The Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons
Communication Between Neurons
The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior
Imaging the Brain’s Activity
Organization of the Sensory Systems
Organization of the Motor System
Cortical FunctionPrinciples of Neocortical Function
Cerebral Asymmetry
Individual Differences in Cerebral Organization
The Occipital Lobes and Networks
The Parietal Lobes and Networks
The Temporal Lobes and Networks
The Frontal Lobes and Networks
Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes
Higher FunctionsLearning and Memory
Language
Emotion and the Social Brain
Spatial Behavior
Attention and Consciousness
Plasticity and DisordersBrain Development and Plasticity
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Plasticity, Recovery, and Rehabilitation of the Adult Brain
Neurological Disorders
Psychiatric and Related Disorders
Neuropsychological Assessment