Cognitive Processing in the Right Hemisphere (Perspectives in Neurolinguistics, Neuropsychology, and Psycholinguistics)

Cognitive Processing in the Right Hemisphere discusses different theories and concepts involved in the cognitive function of the right hemisphere. After a short introduction to the potential of the right hemisphere, the book goes on to further discuss the subject matter in four parts. Part I discusses cerebral lateralization, cognitive asymmetry, and human consciousness. Part II tackles the normal cognitive function of the right hemisphere, especially its emotional and linguistic functions, as well as its involvement in imagery and affect. Part III examines the effects of impairment of the right hemisphere, and Part IV discusses language rehabilitation through the right hemisphere and covers aphasia therapy and melodic intonation therapy. The text is recommended for neurologists who would like to know in-depth about the functions of the right hemisphere, its underlying processes, the effects of the damages it may incur, and rehabilitation and therapy involving it. Content: In Side Front Cover , Pages ii,279-280 Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Contributors , Pages xiii-xv Preface , Pages xvii-xix 1 - Introduction: Discovering Buried Treasure—A Look at the Cognitive Potential of the Right Hemisphere , Pages 1-16 , ELLEN PERECMAN 2 - Cerebral Lateralization, Cognitive Asymmetry, and Human Consciousness , Pages 19-39 , T.G. BEVER 3 - Rethinking the Right Hemisphere , Pages 41-53 , JASON W. BROWN 4 - The Linguistic and Emotional Functions of the Normal Right Hemisphere , Pages 57-82 , M. MOSCOVITCH 5 - Right Hemispheric Specialization for the Expression and Appreciation of Emotion: A Focus on the Face , Pages 83-110 , JOAN C. BOROD, ELISSA KOFF, HERBERT S. CARON 6 - Right Hemispheric Involvement in Imagery and Affect , Pages 111-123 , M.P. BRYDEN, ROBERT G. LEY 7 - Hemispheric EEG Asymmetries Related to Cognitive Functioning in Children , Pages 125-146 , R.W. THATCHER, R. McALASTER, M.L. LESTER, R.L. HORST, D.S. CANTOR 8 - Selective Impairment of Semantic-Lexical Discrimination in Right-Brain-Damaged Patients , Pages 149-167 , GUIDO GAINOTTI, CARLO CALTAGIRONE, GABRIELE MICELI 9 - Missing the Point: The Role of the Right Hemisphere in the Processing of Complex Linguistic Materials , Pages 169-191 , HOWARD GARDNER, HIRAM H. BROWNELL, WENDY WAPNER, DIANE MICHELOW 10 - Negative Evidence for Language Capacity in the Right Hemisphere: Reversed Lateralization of Cerebral Function , Pages 193-211 , MARGARET HAN, SUN-HOO FOO 11 - Heightening Visual Imagery: A New Approach to Aphasia Therapy , Pages 215-228 , JOYCE FITCH-WEST 12 - Exploiting the Right Hemisphere for Language Rehabilitation: Melodic Intonation Therapy , Pages 229-240 , NANCY HELM-ESTABROOKS Author Index , Pages 241-249 Subject Index , Pages 251-257