Executive Functions
What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Psychiatry, Psychology, Clinical Psychology
| Author: | Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN | ISBN: | 9781462505371 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | May 9, 2012 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN |
| ISBN: | 9781462505371 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | May 9, 2012 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive theory of executive functioning (EF) with important clinical implications. Synthesizing cutting-edge neuropsychological and evolutionary research, Russell A. Barkley presents a model of EF that is rooted in meaningful activities of daily life. He describes how abilities such as emotion regulation, self-motivation, planning, and working memory enable people to pursue both personal and collective goals that are critical to survival. Key stages of EF development are identified and the far-reaching individual and social costs of EF deficits detailed. Barkley explains specific ways that his model may support much-needed advances in assessment and treatment.
See also Barkley's empirically based, ecologically valid assessment tools: Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS for Adults) and Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale--Children and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA).
This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive theory of executive functioning (EF) with important clinical implications. Synthesizing cutting-edge neuropsychological and evolutionary research, Russell A. Barkley presents a model of EF that is rooted in meaningful activities of daily life. He describes how abilities such as emotion regulation, self-motivation, planning, and working memory enable people to pursue both personal and collective goals that are critical to survival. Key stages of EF development are identified and the far-reaching individual and social costs of EF deficits detailed. Barkley explains specific ways that his model may support much-needed advances in assessment and treatment.
See also Barkley's empirically based, ecologically valid assessment tools: Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS for Adults) and Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale--Children and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA).
