Key Topics in Clinical Neuropsychology

From Science to Practice
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-75758-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 182 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

Reihe: BPS Key Topics in Psychology

This introductory text provides a concise and engaging introduction to the science and practice of clinical neuropsychology. It takes readers on a journey beginning with the history of discipline, through exploring some of the classic case studies in neuropsychology which have brought valuable insights into understanding how the brain works, even before we could see it in action.

Early chapters look at the beginnings of the field and the impact that the emergence of neuroimaging and the use of different research methodologies have had on the development on the discipline. Later chapters focus on the application of this knowledge into the diagnosis and rehabilitation of neurological conditions. Using real-life stories and case examples, the book goes on to examine the power of adopting a neuropsychological informed approach towards achieving positive societal change. It concludes by considering the role of the neuropsychologist of the future, in a fast-paced globalised World where digital technologies and AI take central stage. Whilst focusing mainly on clinical neuropsychology, the book also taps into knowledge, methods and examples from experimental neuropsychology to give students a good understanding of how neuropsychology has contributed to the knowledge of brain behaviour relationships, and its role in practice and policy.

Key Topics in Clinical Neuropsychology: From Science to Practice is invaluable reading for undergraduate students of psychology. It may also be of interest to undergraduate students from other fields, postgraduate students intending to pursue a career in neuropsychological settings, and professionals from various disciplines including social work, nursing, and allied health and law, who wish to get a better understanding of how neurological injury or illness affect behaviour.

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Byrne, Christopher

Da Silva Ramos, Sara

Coetzer, Rudi

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Krankenpflege
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Biologische Psychologie, Neuropsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface, Acknowledgements, Foundations, Chapter 1: What is neuropsychology?. Key Theories, Chapter 2: Localisation (the geography of function past and present), Chapter 3: Imaging (a picture is worth a thousand words, or is it?). Key Methodologies, Chapter 4: The cookbook: Methods in neuropsychology. Key impacts on Research or Practice and Policy, Chapter 5: Neuropsychology in practice: Diagnosis, Chapter 6: Neuropsychology in practice: Rehabilitation, Chapter 7: Neuropsychology in practice: Why should policy be informed by neuropsychology?. Key Emerging Areas, Chapter 8: Emerging trends in neuropsychology.

Über Autor(innen)

Sara da Silva Ramos, is a Chartered Psychologist, Senior Research Fellow at Brainkind, a UK charity, and Visiting Researcher at the University of Surrey. Her research focuses on brain injury outcomes and rehabilitation. She values multidisciplinary collaboration and is passionate about communicating science and research to all audiences.

Christopher Byrne, holds a Senior Clinical Lecturer post at the University of Liverpool and works clinically within the NHS (North Wales Brain Injury Service). His interests include neuropsychological assessment and neurorehabilitation following acquired brain injury. His research has been recognised by the British Neuropsychological Society receiving the Humphrey and Riddoch Prize.

Rudi Coetzer, is the Research Director of Brainkind, and is an Honorary Professor, School of Psychology, Bangor University, and Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences, Swansea University. He previously worked as a Consultant Neuropsychologist in the NHS for 23 years.