Synthesizing the breadth of current knowledge on the effects of psychological trauma on the brain, this volume
integrates neurobiological, clinical, and cognitive aspects of PTSD. Presented is cutting-edge research--including
recent advances in functional neuroimaging--on the emergence of neuropsychological dysfunctions in specific trauma
populations: children, adults, older adults, and victims of closed head injury. Coverage encompasses a range of
chronic problems with memory, attention, and information processing that are related to trauma exposure. Linking
neuropsychological findings to the realities of clinical practice, the concluding section addresses key implications
for PTSD assessment and for pharmacological and psychological treatment.