Neuropsychology for Psychologists, Health Care Professionals, and Attorneys |
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| Author:
| Sbordone, Robert J.
Saul, Ronald E.
Purisch, Arnold D. |
| Series title: | Rob and Smith's Operative Surgery Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4200-0713-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2007 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $240.00USD $265.00USD $265.00 |
Book Description:
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Completely revised and updated, this third edition remains an unparalleled reference on the assessment of patients by non-neuropsychologists. The book discusses current findings on age-related cognitive changes, PTSD, late onset dementia, and Alzheimer's and includes a chapter on malingering and deception. It covers the latest diagnostic procedures and evaluates a wide range of neuropsychological tests in terms of their strengths, limitations, validity, and reliability as well as...
More DescriptionCompletely revised and updated, this third edition remains an unparalleled reference on the assessment of patients by non-neuropsychologists. The book discusses current findings on age-related cognitive changes, PTSD, late onset dementia, and Alzheimer's and includes a chapter on malingering and deception. It covers the latest diagnostic procedures and evaluates a wide range of neuropsychological tests in terms of their strengths, limitations, validity, and reliability as well as methods of scoring and interpretation. It presents several case studies and sample reports, a glossary, a list of medications, and a quick-reference summary of the tests detailed in the book.