Longitudinal Follow-Up of Neuropsychological Deficits in a Patient at Risk of Psychosis: A Case Report

Abstract: This case report describes the case of an 18-year old man, who was referred to our center for early diagnosis of suspected psychosis. We ...

On the Economy and Effectiveness of Prism Adaptation as Therapy for Unilateral Neglect

Abstract: The present study investigates whether the prism-adaptation therapy is effective in treating patients with visuospatial neglect. Three groups of six neglect ...

Functional Hemispheric Assymetry of Self-Control

Abstract: The conscious control of thought, action, and emotions may be considered as a distinctive feature of human cognition. Moreover, the ability to override immediate urges is not only relevant for ...

The Berlin Apraxia Test for Ideomotor and Ideational Apraxia: Construction and Item Analysis

Abstract: Apraxia occurs frequently after left hemispheric brain damage or with dementia. A valid diagnosis of apraxia is a prerequisite of both counseling and ...

Depressive States and Depression in Parkinson's Disease

Abstract: A substantial number of patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) also develop depressive syndromes. The reported prevalence rates of secondary depression in PD, however, vary ...

Executive Functions: Overview and Taxonomy

Abstract: This review article proposes a taxonomy of executive functions based on neuropsychological models. The goal is to present a multidimensional framework of executive functions and associated diagnostic ...