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" A compendium of neuropsychological tests : "
Esther Strauss, Elisabeth M.S. Sherman, Otfried Spreen
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BL
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712243
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b534432
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Strauss, Esther
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A compendium of neuropsychological tests : : administration, norms, and commentary /\ Esther Strauss, Elisabeth M.S. Sherman, Otfried Spreen
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Third edition
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford ;New York :: Oxford University Press,, 2006
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xvii, 1216 pages :: illustrations ;; 29 cm
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0195159578
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: 9780195159578
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Rev. ed. of: A compendium of neuropsychological tests / Otfried Spreen, Esther Strauss. 2nd ed. 1998
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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| Contents
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Psychometrics in neuropsychological assessment -- Norms selection in neuropsychological assessment -- History taking -- Test selection, test administration, and preparation of the patient -- Report writing and feedback sessions -- General cognitive functioning, neuropsychological batteries, and assessment of premorbid intelligence -- Achievement tests -- Executive functions -- Attention -- Memory -- Language tests -- Tests of visual perception -- Tests of somatosensory function, olfactory function, and body orientation -- Tests of motor function -- Assessment of mood, personality, and adaptive functions -- Assessment of response bias and suboptimal performance
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| Abstract
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Designed to serve as a guidebook that provides a comprehensive overview of the essential aspects of neuropsychological assessment practice. Also intended as a comprehensive sourcebook of critical reviews of major neuropsychological assessment tools for the use by practicing clinicians and researchers. Written in a comprehensive, easy-to-read reference format, and based on exhaustive review of research literature in neuropsychology, neurology, psychology, and related disciplines, the book covers topics such as basic aspects of neuropsychological assessment as well as the theoretical background, norms, and the utility, reliability, and validity of neuropsychological tests
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Neuropsychological tests, Handbooks, manuals, etc
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RC386.6.N48S67 2006
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Sherman, Elisabeth M. S
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Spreen, Otfried
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Spreen, Otfried.
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