Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology

The Evolution of Human Cleverness presents a unique introduction to the way human cognitive abilities have evolved.

Cognitive reserve has emerged as a powerful concept for interpreting individual differences in susceptibility to, and recovery from, brain injury or pathology.

"e;Spatial Processing in Navigation, Imagery and Perception"e; Since the decade of the brain cognitive processes have found their way to the study of brain functions and an increasing number of research studies are dealing with the aspect of spatial processing.

Cognitive Evolution provides an in-depth exploration of the natural history of cognition, from the beginning of life on Earth to present-day humans.

This book seeks to represent the main concepts and theories related to psychoneuroimmunology with the aim of their application in clinical settings and formation of novel theories to further elucidate the mutual connection of the psyche and the physiology of humans' body.

The Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Friendship is a superb compilation of chapters that explore the history, major topics, and controversies in philosophical work on friendship.

Seventy years after his death, the visionary work of Lev Semenovich Vygotsky (1896-1934) continues to have a profound impact on psychology, sociology, education, and other varied disciplines.

Domestic animals are an integral component of human leisure experience and can enhance the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of humans.

In a broad sense, neuropsychology stands for the branch of brain sciences that aims to understand how the structure and function of the brain relate to specific cognitive and psychological processes.

Originally published in 1974, this volume examines the behavioural similarities of obese humans and animals whose so-called feeding centre (the ventro-medial hypothalamic nuclei) has been lesioned.

The book presents a comprehensive updated approach to current psychological knowledge to facilitate a rapid review of the major subjects in psychology in medicine and to stimulate further detailed study.

This book explores the responsibility of psychological and neuropsychological perspectives in relation to the digitalisation of inter-subjectivity.

FINDING INNER SAFETY FIND SAFETY, SECURITY AND PEACE IN THE MODERN WORLD.

A striking characteristic of addictive behavior is the pursuit of immediate reward at the risk of longer-term detrimental outcomes.

This volume of Progess in Brain Research follows on from the 32nd International Symposium of the Groupe de recherche sur le systeme nerveux central (GRSNC), May 2010, and aims to provide an overview of the various neural mechanisms that contribute to learning new motor and sensory skills, and to adapting to changed circumstances, including the use of devices and implants to substitute for lost sensory or motor abilities (brain machine interfaces).

Division TEACCH, located in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was one of the first programs in the country to understand that autism was an organic rather than a biologic condition.

International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities is an ongoing scholarly look at research into the causes, effects, classification systems, syndromes, etc.

A world-class thinker counts the 100 waysin which humans behave irrationally, showing us what we can do to recognize and minimize these thinking errors to make better decisions and have a better life Despite the best of intentions, humans are notoriously badthat is, irrationalwhen it comes to making decisions and assessing risks and tradeoffs.

This Handbook brings together and integrates comprehensively the core approaches to fear and anxiety.

From childhood to millennials and beyond, it is essential we take a life-course approach to occupation and work when in pain.

Biolinguistics is a highly interdisciplinary field that seeks the rapprochement between linguistics and biology.

Featuring updates and revisions, the second edition of Clinical Neuropsychology provides trainee and practicing clinicians with practical, real-world advice on neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.

Advances in the Study of Behavior

Evaluating the ways in which we construe consumer choice, this book examines the psychology, methods and realities of the role it plays for today's consumer.

This volume reviews the full range of cognitive domains that have benefited from the study of deficits.

Methodology in Neuropsychological Assessment: An Interpretative Approach to Guide Clinical Practice provides practical and methodological guidance for neuropsychologists working with people with brain lesions or brain dysfunctions.

During the twentieth century, new neurobehavioral diseases appeared or were described for the first time.

This book has been replaced by Diagnosing Learning Disorders, Third Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-3791-4.

Neuroscientist Dean Burnett dives into the squishy science and bubbly feelings of what happiness meansThe pursuit of happiness is one of the most common and enduring quests of human life.

Accessible and succinct, this book has given thousands of clinicians and students the basic understanding of neuroscience that is essential in contemporary mental health practice.

This book blends new and historical research to present experiments, theories, and discoveries in fluid regulation, thirst, and drinking.

Once feared and misunderstood even among the medical community, epilepsy has since largely been demystified.

This volume traces the distinct cultural languages in which individual and collective forms of trauma are expressed in diverse variations, including oral and written narratives, literature, comic strips, photography, theatre, and cinematic images.

Owing to its bizarre nature and its implications for understanding how brains work, synesthesia has recently received a lot of attention in the popular press and motivated a great deal of research and discussion among scientists.

This book examines a variety of psychological disorders from the perspective of the psychology of learning.

Emotions and Bodily Responses: A Psychophysiological Approach is an introduction to the principles of psychophysiology as they relate to bodily responses and emotions.

This practical, how-to handbook provides essential resources to help clinicians and other professionals assess mental capacity in key decisions.

Intuitive Judgments of Change represents the first systematic attempt to understand how people perceive change.

Using the case study of "e;Eddie"e; as his framework, Professor Miller challenges the prevailing notion that musical savants are essentially phenomenal tape recorders and deals with the issue of "e;idiot savants"e; in a detailed, empirical investigation.

Errrorless learning is one of the most studied principles in neurorehabilitation.

Dysphagia is a complex condition that can have significant social, developmental and psychological effects.

Solution focused brief therapy is an evidence-based approach that enables people to make meaningful change in their everyday lives.

Agrammatic aphasia (agrammatism), resulting from brain damage to regions of the brain involved in language processing, affects grammatical aspects of language.

In this colourful illustrated storybook, part of the School Start series, children with language needs can explore the story of Nik the Ninja, and his disastrous night at Merryville Museum.

In Trouble in Mind, neuropsychologist Jenni Ogden, author of Fractured Minds, transports the reader into the world of some of her most memorable neurological patients as she explores with compassion, insight, and vivid description the human side of brain damage.

This book, the first in an exciting new series, provides speech and language therapy students and newly qualified and beginning stammering specialists with 100 key points that will help form a strong foundation for their work supporting adults and teenagers who stammer.

This book develops a theory of picture perception and aesthetic response, arguing that images can generate in us a complex pattern of mental changes, or transformations.