Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology
by Bryan Kolb, Ian Q. Whishaw
8th Edition
Publisher: Worth Publishers
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781319247164 |
| eText ISBN | 9781319364274 |
| Publisher | Worth Publishers |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 848 |
Bryan Kolb and Ian Q. Whishaw present Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 8th Edition, an academic textbook published in 2021 by Worth Publishers. Written specifically for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroscience, this volume establishes a systematic foundation in brain organization, neuronal function, and human behavior.
This edition connects historical discoveries with recent scientific methodologies that continue to reshape brain research. Kolb and Whishaw examine key developments in network analysis, neural imaging, and genetic research. These integrated subjects demonstrate how structural networks and functional connectivity shape modern understanding of cerebral organization and cognitive processing.
Furthermore, the text addresses the direct impact of modern research on understanding and assessing brain injury and disorders. By linking core neuroanatomical concepts directly to clinical evidence, the textbook provides students with a practical framework for studying nervous system function, brain pathology, and formal assessment protocols.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Development of Neuropsychology
Chapter 2: Research on the Origins of the Human Brain and Behavior
Chapter 3: Nervous System Organization
Chapter 4: The Structure and Electrical Activity of Neurons
Chapter 5: Communication Between Neurons
Chapter 6: The Influence of Drugs and Hormones on Behavior
Chapter 7: Imaging the Brain’s Activity
Chapter 8: Organization of the Sensory Systems
Chapter 9: Organization of the Motor System
Chapter 10: Principles of Neocortical Function
Chapter 11: Cerebral Asymmetry
Chapter 12: Individual Differences in Cerebral Organization
Chapter 13: The Occipital Lobes and Networks
Chapter 14: The Parietal Lobes and Networks
Chapter 15: The Temporal Lobes and Networks
Chapter 16: The Frontal Lobes and Networks
Chapter 17: Cortical Networks and Disconnection Syndromes
Chapter 18: Learning and Memory
Chapter 19: Language
Chapter 20: Emotion and the Social Brain
Chapter 21: Spatial Behavior
Chapter 22: Attention and Consciousness
Chapter 23: Brain Development and Plasticity
Chapter 24: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 25: Plasticity, Recovery, and Rehabilitation of the Adult Brain
Chapter 26: Neurological Disorders
Chapter 27: Psychiatric and Related Disorders
Chapter 28: Neuropsychological Assessment
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