Evidence of absence a guide to cognitive assessment in Australia

This book offers Australian mental health clinicians a locally written guide to the clinical interpretation of cognitive assessments using the Wechsler scales, including the WAIS-IV, the WMS-IV and the Advanced Clinical Solutions for WAIS-IV and WMS-IV. Using Australian case material, the reader is...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Crowe, Simon F. (-)
Otros Autores: Bowden, Stephen C.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bowen Hills, Qld. : Australian Academic Press 2010
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798251106719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Background, Foreground and Methodological Considerations
  • 2.The Vulnerabilities of Cognitive Evidence
  • 3. How Many Neuropsychological Functions Are There?
  • 4. Testing Hypotheses with the WAIS-IV and the WMS-IV
  • 5. Are the Findings Normal?The Case of Ms Rosalie Ruby Red
  • 6. Is the Compromise Global or Specific? The Case of Colonel Keen As
  • 7. Is the Patient's Presentation a Genuine One? The Case of Mrs Peahen
  • 8. Reporting Your Findings
  • 9. Six Not-So-Easy Clinical Dilemmas
  • Summary
  • References