the discipline of clinical neuropsychology is strongly interwoven with scientific practice. neuropsychologists working in a clinical setting are thus scientist-practitioners par excellence. they are professionals who have a solid scientific foundation. they have knowledge of neurocognitive models, of the results of patient-based research, and of insights arising from research using neuroimaging techniques such as functional mri. cognitive domains and neuropsychological disorders this textbook on clinical neuropsychology consists of three parts: a general introduction (part i) – followed by an overview of the cognitive domains (part ii) and the major clinical disorders (part iii). in studying clinical disorders, the reader will be able to use the knowledge and insights obtained from the first two sections: what is the role of the neuropsychologist in clinical practice? how do the various neurocognitive processes work? and how can this knowledge be employed in treatment strategies? each chapter concludes with current developments and an outlook into the future. a colour-coded graphical overview of the most important brain areas and circuits is also included. application in research and practice clinical neuropsychology is relevant to both clinical researchers and psychologists in clinical practice. the knowledge presented in this book is relevant to the diagnostic work-up, care and treatment of people with brain disorders. the book is used in university psychology programmes, as well as in courses at universities of applied sciences.