A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests

The Second Edition of this well-known Compendium has been considerably expanded and updated. It contains new chapters on test selection administration and preparation of the client; report writing and the informing interview; executive functions; occupational interest and aptitude; andmalingering and symptom validity testing. The first four chapters focus on history taking, test selection, profiling of test results, report writing, and informing the client. The remaining thirteen chapters contain nearly all the tests covered in the first edition plus almost the same number of newones. Some of the new tests are: Kaufman-Brief Intelligence Test, Mini-Mental State Examination, Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Design Fluency Test, California Verbal Learning Test, and Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Test. For each test, the authors provide a thorough description, source andprice, instructions for administration, duration, scoring procedures, normative data, and validity information. They also discuss special tests and clinical techniques in examining the functional integrity of brain regions. The volume does not limit itself to the adult age range, but includes allthe norms available for pediatric and gerontological populations, as well as neuropsychological tests developed specifically for children.

"As valuable as is the perspicacity and judgement of the test giver, it must be said that this book's comprehensiveness is high indeed and that it can be highly recommended."--Integrative Physiological and Behavioral Science

"Beautifully written, informative and well-organized. An essential reference book for the practicing neuropsychologist. The second edition represents a major revision and experience of one of the core texts in neuropsychology."--Louis F. D'Elia, Ph.D.

" ... this is a highly recommended and very competent volume which should be considered as a "gold standard" for the practicing neuropsychologist. ... Spreen and Strauss should be commended for their contribution to the field, which represents a herculean effort. ... clinical wisdom as well asscientific rigor are well balanced with the emerging opinions and advice being very sound. ... guaranteed to improve the quality of both clinical and experimental practice for even experienced neuropsychologists." Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences (Feb. 1999)

"Numerous tables of normative data not available in published test manuals are reproduced in this volume... The extensive experience of the authors...is reflected in...caveats on administration, interpretation, and limitations of the normative data.... Complements the reference work by Lezakand the book by Heilman and Valenstein with a minimum of redundancy....The writing style is clear, lively, and succinct, thus inviting the reader to refer frequently to this book for reference."--Archives of Neurology (on the first edition)

"Well-organized and easy to use...A valuable source of information for neurobehaviorists and neuropsychologists."--Rebecca Rausch (UCLA) in Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology (on the first edition)

"In its first edition, this Compendium quickly established itself as one of the most respected reference standards for the normative interpretation of tests used in neuropsychological clinical practice. The current revision continues in this tradition....this is a highly recommended and verycompetent volume which should be considered as a 'gold standard' for the practicing neuropsychologist....Spreen and Strauss should be commended for their contribution to the field, which represents a Herculean effort. Although not intended to be a comprehensive handbook, clinical wisdom as well asscientific rigor are well balanced with the emerging opinions and advice being very sound. Diligent reading of this volume is virtually guaranteed to improve the quality of both clinical and experimental practice for even experienced neuropsychologists." --Canadian Journal of NeurologicalSciences

"This book is an important reference to add to every university or hospital library. Its value to the individual clinician will depend on how much he or she needs to read psychological or neuropsychological reports."--Annals of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

" .. a valuable reference. ... This book is an important reference to add to every university or hospital library." RCPSC Annals (Oct 1998)

"Their first edition of this text provided one of the first compilations of many of the neuropsychological procedures available to professionals for use with children and adults. Needless to say, significant praise was accorded that text and it was well-deserved. The attendant care andthoughtful nature of the first edition is clearly present in the second."--Contemporary Psychology