
Military Neuropsychology.
Title:
Military Neuropsychology.
Author:
Kennedy, Carrie.
ISBN:
9780826104496
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (433 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 A History and Introduction to Military Neuropsychology -- 2 Ethical Issues in Military Neuropsychology -- 3 Fitness for Duty -- 4 Noncredible Neuropsychological Presentation in Service Members and Veterans -- 5 Blast Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury -- 6 Acute Battlefield Assessment of Concussion/Mild TBI and Return-to-Duty Evaluations -- 7 Head Injury Rehabilitation of Military Members -- 8 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disorders -- 9 HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders in the Military -- 10 The Neuropsychological Functioning of Prisoners of War Following Repatriation -- 11 Cognitive Sequelae of Sustained Operations -- 12 Neuropsychological Correlates of PTSD: A Military Perspective -- 13 Cognition and Decision Making in Extreme Environments -- 14 The Future of Military Neuropsychology -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
Abstract:
This text covers the unique features of neuropsychological evaluations in the military. The author presents a thorough examination of the assessment needs of various military populations, with a special emphasis on traumatic brain injury, and the neurocognitive aspects of stress-related problems, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and decision-making under stress. The chapters of the book are designed to integrate theory and application, and include case study examples as well as a comprehensive review of the latest research. . Key features:. : Discusses the development of neuropsychology and its advances in the military; Presents methods of dealing with military issues, such as head injuries, HIV, PTSD, learning disorders, and more; Explains the importance of baseline testing, stress research, and multiple brain injury rehabilitation techniques..
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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