Stefano Calicchio 
Neuropsychology 
The basics of the matter

What is neuropsychology and how does it work? This guide aims to introduce the reader to the discipline, trying to convey the body of knowledge it consists of in a simple, but not simplistic way.

Inside the manual you will find the basic notions of neuropsychology explained in a clear and exhaustive way, useful to understand the functioning of the main human cognitive functions. The book takes the reader by the hand and accompanies him/her through gradual steps of discovery, which highlight the key points of the field of study.

In the course of reading you will discover:

– what the basics of neuropsychology are;
– the methods of investigation and research used;
– the mechanism of functioning of the cognitive functions of the mind;
– agnosia, apraxia, aphasia, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia;
– mental decay and neuropsychological rehabilitation.

Psychology for all – Understanding the scientific basis of psychology has never been so simple, thanks to a line of practical manuals and immediate consultation that can provide the reader with exactly the information he or she is looking for.