Neuropsychological Assessment

by Muriel Deutsch Lezak, Diane B. Howieson, Erin D. Bigler

Now in its Fifth Edition, Neuropsychological Assessment reviews the major neurobehavioral disorders associated with brain dysfunction and injury. This is the 35th anniversary of the landmark first edition. As with previous editions, this edition provides a comprehensive coverage of the field of adult clinical neuropsychology in a single source. By virtue of the authors' clinical and research specializations, this book provides a broad based and in depth coverage of current neuroscience research and clinical neuropsychology practice. While the new edition is updated to include new features and topics, it remains true to the highly regarded previous editions. Methods for obtaining optimum data are given in the form of hypothesis testing techniques, clinical tips, and clinical examples. In the seven years since the previous edition, many advancements have been made in techniques for examining brain function and in our knowledge about brain behavior relationships. For example, a surge of functional imaging data has emerged and new structural imaging techniques have provided exquisite detail about brain structure. For the first time, this edition includes examples of these advancements, many in stunning color. This edition also includes new tools for clinicians such as a neuroimaging primer and a comparison table of the neuropsychological features of progressive dementias. The chapters on assessment procedures include discussion of issues related to test selection and reviews of recently published as well as older test batteries used in general neuropsychological assessment, plus newly developed batteries for specific issues.

Genres: Psychology, Neuroscience, Nonfiction, Science, Textbooks

1200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[John Burnett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very relevant to the field and extremely detailed. Use it as your primary source of information related to neuropsych assessment. Be sure to supplement it with more concise references, but don't leave this one out of your collection.

[Synne Sylibris]

Did I read the entire book? Absolutely not! But I did read those seven chapters I was supposed to read (and some of them were looong), so I'm marking it as read😎
I read chapter 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

[Selena (Fae✨inmysparetime) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowza there aren’t many books that can be placed in equal running to this one! The shear depth and breath of Zenak’s research is astounding. It is a monster book of knowledge and simply not a light read by any stretch of the imagination. Let’s hope I’ve encoded enough of it in my hippocampus for the exam!

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive reference. Great reading for a rainy day... if you like that sort of thing ;)

[Alinde · Rating 2 out of 5]

“Een Studieboek Is Ook Een Boek” Deel 2:
Niet om als zo iemand die alleen maar boeken met plaatjes kan lezen te klinken, maar dit boek was echt werkelijk alleen maar tekst. Verder dan italics en indents gaat het qua vormgeving niet. Niet eens van die kleine gehighlighte stukjes met random extra informatie die je gewoon kan overslaan! Inhoudelijk natuurlijk hartstikke interessant en ook een mooi overzicht van alles wat je moet weten over NA, maar door de vormgeving werd de leeservaring wel een soort marteling.

[Elena · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not clear and concise editing. Information is repeated multiple times in the same chapter. It seems at some points that the way they intended to categorize the information is not always clear.

[Ida Aasebøstøl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nøttig!

[Erica Holwager · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dense but nice all encompassing reference

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

no, I didn't read it cover to cover...not a complete geek! But it is the "bible" of neuropsychology and a fantastic resource.

[Dr. E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read during a grueling final year of doctoral studies. Utilization is worthy.