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Structural Anomalies and Neuropsychological Function

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Neuropsychological Function and Brain Imaging

Part of the book series: Critical Issues in Neuropsychology ((CINP))

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The previous chapters have dealt with relating current topics in neuropsychology with brain imaging, toward the goal of improved understanding of the relationship between anatomy and function. Much of this research has dealt with “average” or “group” findings with patients who have been selected because they shared a common diagnosis. Thus, the focus has been on systematic variations that occur when a “normal” brain is injured or damaged. In Chapter 11 on individual differences, Yeo discusses normal differences in brain organization. In the present chapter we explore a variety of issues related to abnormal variations of the central nervous system, especially developmental or congenital abnormalities, and how such abnormalities may be reflected in neuropsychological functioning. Some of this variability is dependent on plasticity issues of the developing brain and its response to maldevelopment or early brain injury. Understanding these issues not only is clinically important but has implications for understanding the limits of neural plasticity and recovery of function.

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  1. Austin Neurological Clinic and Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78705, USA

    Erin D. Bigler

  2. Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, USA

    J. R. Lowe

  3. Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, USA

    Ronald A. Yeo

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  1. Austin Neurological Clinic and Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78705, USA

    Erin D. Bigler

  2. Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, USA

    Ronald A. Yeo Ph.D.

  3. Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, USA

    Eric Turkheimer

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Bigler, E.D., Lowe, J.R., Yeo, R.A. (1989). Structural Anomalies and Neuropsychological Function. In: Bigler, E.D., Yeo, R.A., Turkheimer, E. (eds) Neuropsychological Function and Brain Imaging. Critical Issues in Neuropsychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2534-3_12

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