Clinical Neuropsychology of Attention
Authors: Adriaan H. van Zomeren, Wiebo H. Brouwer Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA Keywords: Medical test ISBN: 0195063732
Book description Written by a clinical neuropsychologist and a cognitive psychologist, this work presents an integrated view of the multi-faceted concept of attention. In neuropsychology, attention has different meanings depending on the nature of the neurological disorder and the theoretical background of theinvestigator. To provide insight into these theoretical backgrounds, this volume opens with a discussion of psychological and neurobiological theories of attention. The book does not adopt a particular theoretical orientation but tries to clarify the various conceptualizations of attention that areencountered in the literature. Throughout, the book critically reviews the literature on attentional… |
