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Neuropsychology


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People

Arthur L. BentonAntonio Damasio
Phineas GageNorman Geschwind
Donald HebbAlexander Luria
Muriel D. LezakBrenda Milner
Karl PribramOliver Sacks
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Tests

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Muriel Deutsch Lezak is an American neuropsychologist best known for her book Neuropsychological Assessment, widely accepted as the standard in the field. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Chicago, and earned a Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) from the University of Portland in 1960.[1][2] Neuropsychology is a branch of psychology and neurology that aims to understand how the structure and function of the brain relate to specific psychological processes. ... The University of Chicago is a private university located principally in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. ... The University of Portland (UP) is a private Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ...


Her work has centred on research into, assessment and rehabilitation of brain injury. Dr. Lezak is Emeritus Professor of Neurology at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine. Emeritus (IPA pronunciation: or ) is an adjective that is used in the title of a retired professor, bishop or other professional. ... Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is the present-day (2005) name for a university that can trace its roots back to the 1860s. ...


In 1996 she received the Distinguished Neuropsychologist Award from the US-based National Academy of Neuropsychology. Past recipients include the prominent neuropsychologists George Prigatano, Brenda Milner, Ralph Reitan and Arthur Benton.[3] Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Brenda Milner has contributed extensively to the research literature on various topics in the field of clinical neuropsychology. ... Arthur Lester Benton, Ph. ...


Lezak has three children: Anne, David, and Miriam.[4] Her husband Sid was U.S. Attorney in Oregon for more than twenty years. He died on April 24, 2006.[5] United States Attorneys represent the U.S. federal government in United States district court. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... April 24 is the 114th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (115th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...


Publications

Her published academic work includes:

  • Lezak, MD. (1978). Living with the characterologically altered brain injured patient. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 39, 592-598.
  • Lezak, MD. (1986). Psychological implications of traumatic brain damage for the patient’s family. Rehabilitation Psychology, 31, 241-250.
  • Lezak, MD. (1988). Brain damage is a family affair. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 10, 111-123.
  • Lezak, MD. (2000). Nature, applications and limitations of neuropsychological assessment following traumatic brain injury. In International Handbook of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. A Christensen and BP Uzzell (eds). New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum. 67-80.
  • Lezak, MD., Howieson, D.B., & Loring, D.W. (2004). Neuropsychological Assessment (4th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.


 

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