Title: Neuropsychology and A.R. Luria's Concept of Higher Cortical Functions in the Beginning of the 3rd Millennium
Abstract:This chapter examines how neuropsychological theories posited by Luria continue to evolve in the modern era. In particular, it looks at how Luria’s functional systems theory has been expanded upon and...This chapter examines how neuropsychological theories posited by Luria continue to evolve in the modern era. In particular, it looks at how Luria’s functional systems theory has been expanded upon and elaborated through such theories as the gradiental theory of cognitive cortical organization and cognitive novelty/familiarity theory of hemispheric specialization. The chapter also examines the differences between clinical neuropsychology of today and during Luria’s times. More specifically, it examines how the thrust of clinical neuropsychology has shifted from neuroanatomical diagnosis to fine cognitive analysis of diverse neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, cognitive rehabilitation, monitoring the efficacy of cognotropic medications, and design of cognitive activation paradigms in functional neuroimaging studies. In sum, this chapter shows that Luria’s monumental contributions to neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience continue to be relevant and to have a lastingeffect on the development of the field.Read More
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-07-16
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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