| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Chapter 1. What is Neuropsychology?- Chapter 2. Why Neuropsychology?- Chapter 3. Where Do Neuropsychologists Work?- Chapter 4. Challenges to Working in Neuropsychology -- Chapter 5. Undergraduate Training Chapter -- 6. Doctoral Training Chapter -- 7. Advanced Training and Practice: Postdoctoral Fellowship and Beyond |
| Summary |
Becoming a Neuropsychologist is the first comprehensive resource for students interested in pursuing a career in neuropsychology. Whether you are a student in high school, college, or graduate school, or a professional interested in a career change, this book will serve as your North Star to help you navigate on your journey. To this end, Part I answers the questions, What is Neuropsychology?, Why Neuropsychology?, and Where Do Neuropsychologists Work?, and ends with a discussion of the Challenges of Working in Neuropsychology. In Part II, you will find a step-by-step guide on how to move from where you are to the endpoint of working as a full-fledged neuropsychologist. Specifically, the authors provide concrete advice such as how to obtain adequate research and clinical training, how to apply to graduate school or doctoral internship programs, what criteria postdoctoral fellows need to meet to remain eligible for board certification, what questions to ask on interviews or when looking for your first job, and much more. The book is packed with action steps and advice for maximizing your training and avoiding common pitfalls along the way |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 2, 2021) |
| Subject |
Neuropsychology -- Vocational guidance
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Neuropsychology
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Vocational guidance
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Neuropsicologia.
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Orientació professional.
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| Genre/Form |
Llibres electrònics.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Van Patten, Ryan, author
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| ISBN |
9783030631741 |
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3030631745 |
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