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Psicología. Introducción al estudio del comportamiento humano.
La psicología (humana) se ha definido canónicamente como la ciencia que estudia el comportamiento (humano); pero antes de que la Psicología se definiera así, ya existía, desde muy antiguo, el interés por el comportamiento humano, aunque no se plasmara en un «corpus» de conocimiento psicológico, y, desde luego, no científico tal como lo concebidos hoy. Podemos recorrer en parte ese interés recurriendo a la historia de esas palabras «conducta» y «comportamiento». Es una manera de hacer que nos enseña Skinner, sobre todo en su artículo «The originis of cognitive thought» (Skinner, 1989; 1991), en el que escribe que la «etimología es la arqueología del pensamiento», y que ...
Cuestiones básicas en gerontología
Los cuidados gerontológicos representan uno de los ámbitos profesionales de mayor interés para los estudiantes de ciencias socio-sanitarias, siendo la práctica profesional en gerontología la intervención del/ de la gerontólogo/a para el fomento del envejecimiento saludable y la mejora de la calidad de vida de las personas a medida que envejecen. Este libro recopila el material teórico de diversas asignaturas del Máster oficial en Gerontología y Salud, por lo que es un instrumento básico para que el estudiante realice con aprovechamiento esta formación especializada en el ámbito de la gerontología y la salud.
Envejecimiento y las demencias
Envejecimiento y las demencias presenta los últimos avances neurocientíficos, neuropsicológicos y clínicos sobre el envejecimiento y la demencia desde un acercamiento interdisciplinario, reconociendo las particularidades del paciente de habla hispana. Asimismo, se comparte una visión emergente sobre la promoción del envejecimiento positivo y saludable como punto de partida para la prevención de las alteraciones neurocognoscitivas y las demencias en el adulto mayor. Envejecimiento y las Demencias es una obra práctica y actualizada con la más reciente literatura científica disponible, enriquecida con la amplia experiencia clínica de sus autores. El libro aborda los trastornos neuroc...
Language in Dementia
Using linguistic data, this book examines language and communication in dementias and their clinical treatment by language pathologists.
Z Score Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is utilized by over 10,000 clinicians worldwide with new techniques and uses being found regularly. Z Score Neurofeedback is a new technique using a normative database to identify and target a specific individual's area of dysregulation allowing for faster and more effective treatment. The book describes how to perform z Score Neurofeedback, as well as research indicating its effectiveness for a variety of disorders including pain, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, ADHD, TBI, headache, frontal lobe disorders, or for cognitive enhancement. Suitable for clinicians as well as researchers this book is a one stop shop for those looking to understand and use this new technique. - Contains protocols to implement Z score neurofeedback - Reviews research on disorders for which this is effective treatment - Describes advanced techniques and applications
Regression Methods in Biostatistics
This fresh edition, substantially revised and augmented, provides a unified, in-depth, readable introduction to the multipredictor regression methods most widely used in biostatistics. The examples used, analyzed using Stata, can be applied to other areas.
WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, and ACS
This book provides users of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) with information on applying the WAIS-IV, including additional indexes and information regarding use in special populations for advanced clinical use and interpretation. The book offers sophisticated users of the WAIS-IV and Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS-IV) guidelines on how to enhance the clinical applicability of these tests. The first section of the book provides an overview of the WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, and new Advanced Clinical Solutions for Use with the WAIS-IV/WMS-IV (ACS). In this section, examiners will learn: - Normal versus atypical score variability - Low-score prevalence in healthy adults versus clinical populat...
Cognitive Screening Instruments
This revised and updated second edition provides a practical and structured overview of some of the most commonly used and easily available cognitive screening instruments applicable in the outpatient clinic and bedside setting. It now includes additional chapters on AD8 and also methodological aspects of systematic cognitive screening instrument assessment from the Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group. Expert authors from around the world equip the reader with clear instructions on the usage of each screening instrument, its strengths and weaknesses, and the time required for administration. Rules on scoring are also provided, such as how to correct for variations in the patient’s age or education, and suggested cut-off scores. Cognitive Screening Instruments: A Practical Approach, Second Edition is aimed at both clinicians and professionals in disciplines allied to medicine who are called upon to assess patients with possible cognitive disorders, including neurologists, old age psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, primary care physicians, dementia support workers, and members of memory assessment teams.
Eating and Weight Disorders
Eating disorders refer to a range of problems characterized by abnormal eating behaviours and beliefs about eating, weight, and shape. Eating disorders, which are classified as psychiatric problems, and obesity, which is classified as a general medical condition, reflect a diverse and perplexing array of biological, social, and psychological phenomena. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of eating and weight disorders, this volume also covers: anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa atypical eating disorders and binge eating disorders obesity. Including the most up-to-date research, Carlos Grilo provides a balanced and authoritative overview of current thinking in the fields of eating disorders and obesity with broad yet in-depth coverage of the areas. This highly readable book is an indispensable resource to students and professionals in clinical psychology, health psychology, and psychiatry.
