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Author: C. W. M. Whitty Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann ISBN: 1483165140 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 323
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Amnesia: Clinical, Psychological and Medicolegal Aspects, 2nd Edition explores the clinical, psychological, and medicolegal aspects of amnesia. Experimental studies of the organic amnesic syndrome are presented and memory disorders associated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are described. The role of amnesia in cerebral disease, the neuropathology of amnesic states, and psychogenic memory loss are also considered. This book is comprised of 11 chapters and begins with a discussion on experimental studies of the organic amnesic syndrome, along with certain associated studies of normal memory. The reader is then introduced to the link between amnesia and cerebral pathology; transient global amnesia and its clinical manifestations; the amnesic syndrome and its relation to Korsakoff syndrome; traumatic amnesia; amnesias of temporal lobe origin; and memory disorders following ECT. A neuropathological examination of the human brain in cases of amnesia is presented, and examples of the psychopathology of memory are provided. The final chapter analyzes amnesia from a medicolegal point of view. This monograph will be of interest to clinicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychopathologists, psychologists, and medicolegal practitioners.
Author: Jennifer MacKay Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC ISBN: 1420500406 Category : Young Adult Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 106
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Once used as a dramatic plot twist in daytime soap operas, amnesia is a real condition that is frightening to suffers and can even be brought on by strokes. Author Jennifer MacKay provides young readers and researchers with careful explanations into what amnesia is. Readers will learn about the mystery of memory loss, and how the brain makes memories. They will learn about the causes and how amnesia is diagnosed. Treatment is also covered. Fast facts and data are further provided through interesting sidebars and charts
Author: G. H. Ephron Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1429973552 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 322
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If the only witness to a murder has amnesia, how do you catch the killer? Instead of matching fingerprints or DNA, forensic psychologist Dr. Peter Zak solves cases by studying psychological clues and phenomena. Peter, whose specialty is the brain and behavior, consults for the Boston public defenders office, analyzing the thought processes and personalities of witnesses and defendants. Sylvia Jackson was shot in the head and left for dead, her boyfriend murdered. Waking from a coma after six weeks, she remembers nothing-until three months later, when she begins to recall details of the crime and the killer. Finally, Syl accuses her ex-husband, remembering what seems like incontrovertible evidence of his guilt. But Stuart Jackson seems destroyed by his ex's ordeal; could he really be guilty of this vicious crime? Peter quit consulting on trials a year ago when his wife was brutally murdered by a killer angered by Peter's suggestion of an insanity defense. But when his old colleagues call for help with this bizarre case, he's hooked. It's Peter's job to determine how reliable Syl's memory really is, and to use those memories to uncover the truth. Amnesia is guaranteed to be the start of an intriguing and original crime series.
Author: Laird S. Cermak Publisher: Psychology Press ISBN: 131769547X Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 405
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Originally published in 1982, this book brings together two areas of research previously studied in parallel, with little interaction (particularly in the US): normal memory processing and the amnesic syndrome. When trying to document the relationship between the two it became apparent that there was much crossover and duplication of effort in a number of areas: whether long-term memory and short-term memory truly represent independent storage systems, or are simply points on a continuum; trying to determine the primary locus of variables influencing the rate at which information is lost during retention; whether episodic memory and semantic memory represent two different storage systems, or are simply artifacts produced by different kinds of query to a single memory system and finally, whether visual and verbal memory are independent. It was written, following a meeting in 1979, by a small group of investigators, brought together to explore this commonality and to share data and theory, thus beginning the promise of a bright future of interdisciplinary interaction in memory research.
Author: Bita Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing ISBN: 1625161824 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 138
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In this revelational book of self-discovery, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Bita introduces the concept of Lifestyle Amnesia, a state of mind and being that deprives one from experiencing beauty. According to Dr. Bita, the vast majority of humans suffer from this condition, a state of unawareness she says functions on autopilot. Dr. Bita defines another kind of beauty aside from physical beauty, which she calls beauty in its experiential form. This is the beauty of sensual and mindful experiences. In conjunction, our mind and our senses are the keys to experiencing beautiful aspects of everyday life. The author explains that this beauty is not superficial, but it can be obtained when one embraces a conscious state of near total awareness of the present. The reader is encouraged to identify the signs of Lifestyle Amnesia and is provided helpful, practical tips to conquer it. Furthermore, the impact of parental Lifestyle Amnesia on children and teens is given special attention. Dr. Bita is the founder and clinical director of a world-renowned clinical network, Dr. Bita's Network (DBN). Her network includes many clinics and spans Canada. Dr. Bita has made numerous scientific contributions, most famously on that of the psychological effects of immigration. Following the fall of the Soviet Union and the Berlin Wall, Western Europe experienced an influx of immigrants; Dr. Bita has helped thousands of those immigrants settle and integrate, thanks to her study. Today she continues to do so, in Canada. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/DrBita
Author: Dr. Spineanu Eugenia Publisher: Dr. Spineanu Eugenia ISBN: Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 128
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This treatise serves as an illuminating journey into the intricate tapestry of anterograde amnesia, a condition that casts a profound shadow over the canvas of memory. Spanning the realms of neuroscience, medicine, and ethical considerations, this comprehensive exploration unravels the mysteries surrounding anterograde amnesia, seeking to deepen our understanding and chart paths toward effective diagnosis, treatment, and holistic care. Beginning with a foundational exploration, the treatise delves into the neurological underpinnings of memory, dissecting the roles of key brain structures like the hippocampus and amygdala. It traverses the annals of history, tracing the evolution of our understanding from early observations to contemporary neuroscientific breakthroughs. Prevalence and incidence are scrutinized, offering insights into the rarity of this condition and emphasizing the imperative of continued research. The treatise unfolds the diverse etiologies of anterograde amnesia, from traumatic brain injury to drug-induced amnesia, providing a nuanced understanding of the complex tapestry of causal factors. Molecular intricacies take center stage, exploring synaptic plasticity, neurotransmitters, and the role of glial cells, shedding light on the cellular symphony orchestrating memory.
Author: Sarah E. MacPherson Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 0429657048 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 403
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In all cognitive domains, neuropsychological research has advanced through the study of individual patients, and detailed observations and descriptions of their cases have been the backbone of medical and scientific reports for centuries. Cases of Amnesia describes some of the most important single case studies in the history of memory, as well as new case studies of amnesic patients. It highlights the major contribution they make to our understanding of human memory and neuropsychology. Written by world-leading researchers and considering the latest theory and techniques in the field, each case study provides a description of the patient's history, how their memory was assessed and what conclusions can be made in relation to cognitive models of memory. Edited by Sarah E. MacPherson and Sergio Della Sala, Cases of Amnesia is a must read for researchers and clinicians in neuropsychology, cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience.
Author: C. Wes Thompson Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: 1644261537 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 90
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Amnesia: A True Story By: C. Wes Thompson There are facts that cannot be changed, no matter how hard you try. These are the facts of life. They are beyond our control. Amnesia is one of those facts and is something that is hard to understand and may never be understood. C. Wes Thompson provides his experiences with amnesia and spirituality and hopes to provide others with knowledge of it and help others understand more about it.
Author: Alan J. Parkin
Author: Alan J. Parkin
Author: C. W. M. Whitty
Author: Jennifer MacKay
Author: G. H. Ephron
Author: Laird S. Cermak
Author: Bita
Author: Edward Spencer Cowles
Author: Dr. Spineanu Eugenia
Author: Sarah E. MacPherson
Author: C. Wes Thompson