Contemporary Approaches to Neuropsychological Assessment (Critical Issues in Neuropsychology)

This volume reflects, in part, an update of Clinical Application of Neuropsycho­ logical Test Batteries, edited by Theresa Incagnoli, Gerald Goldstein, and Charles Golden some 10 years ago. While the initial concept of the present editors involved doing a straightforward update of each chapter, it soon became apparent that the field of clinical neuropsychology had changed so dramatically and rapidly that substantial changes in the outline had to be made. It was our view that sufficient interest remained in the standard comprehen­ sive neuropsychological test batteries to make an update worthwhile. We asked four senior people to take on this assignment, James Moses, Jr. , andAmold Purisch in the case of the Luria-Nebraska Battery, and James Reed and Homer Reed for the Halstead-Reitan Battery. These individuals all have long-term associations with these procedures and can be viewed as pioneers in their development. How­ ever, it also seemed to us that there was an increasing interest in the psychometric aspects of the standard procedures and in assessment issues related to the relative merits of using standard or individualized assessment strategies. Thus, we have chapters by Elbert Russell and Gerald Goldstein that provide discussions of these current methodological and clinical issues. During the past 10 years, the cognitive revolution has made a strong impact on neuropsychology. The interest of cognitive psychologists in brain function has increased dramatically, and we now have an active field of cognitive neuropsy­ chology, something that was only beginning 10 years ago. Front Matter....Pages i-x Recent Trends in Neuropsychological Assessment....Pages 1-13 Developments in the Psychometric Foundations of Neuropsychological Assessment....Pages 15-65 The Clinical Utility of Standardized or Flexible Battery Approaches to Neuropsychological Assessment....Pages 67-91 The Halstead—Reitan Neuropsychological Battery....Pages 93-129 The Evolution of the Luria—Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery....Pages 131-170 The Boston Process Approach....Pages 171-211 What, Where, and Why....Pages 213-230 Recent Advances in Neuropsychological Assessment of Children....Pages 231-276 Recent Developments in Neuropsychological Assessment of the Elderly and Individuals with Severe Dementia....Pages 277-324 Psychopathology and Neuropsychological Assessment....Pages 325-358 Computer Applications in Neuropsychological Assessment....Pages 359-392 Concluding Remarks....Pages 393-401 Back Matter....Pages 403-420 This timely volume features updates on standardized test batteries, notably the Halstead-Reitan and Lurai-Nebraska systems. In addition to general developments in cognitive psychology, chapters discuss: cognitive and process approaches to assessment the application of computers to neuropsychological testing and advances in the assessment of children, the elderly, and individuals with severe dementia. This up-to-date compendium is a must for psychologists, psychiatrist, and neurologists, both in clinical and research settings