Rudy Hatfield
I am a clinical neuropsychologist with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. I suspended my clinical practice to concentrate on writing and am currently writing a book concerning the pitfalls of materialism and reductionism in neuroscience and psychiatry. My areas of expertise include neurobiology, behavior, dementia, head injury, abnormal psychology, statistics, and research methodology. I developed my interest in brain functioning and behavior as a result of being a world-ranked professional kickboxer in the 1980's and viewing how repeated trauma to the brain severely affected the lives of several of my friends.
I have also investigated areas of normal cognition such as cognitive biases, decision-making, and common errors in judgment. Outside of neuroscience I am an avid movie buff and have actually appeared in several independent thriller films. I maintain an interest in sports, theater, and music and I have a practical interest in physics, zoology, and theology.
Latest Articles
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A Brief Primer on Schizophrenia. Part IV: Concluding Remarks
In this final section of the series I look back and comment on the current conceptualization of schizophrenia and make some controversial conclusions.
Jan 20, 2012
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A Brief Primer on Schizophrenia. Part III: Causes and Treatment
This section discusses the current proposed causal explanations of schizophrenia.
Jan 20, 2012
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A Brief Primer on Schizophrenia. Part Two: Diagnostic Issues
In this section the types and major symptoms of schizophrenia are discussed.
Jan 20, 2012
- Rudy Hatfield
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A Brief Primer on Schizophrenia. Part One: History
Schizophrenia is a serious disorder, but much information on the web is inaccurate. This four part series discusses the disorder.
Jan 20, 2012
- Rudy Hatfield
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Developmental Delays in Preterm Children. Part III
This final installment discusses cognitive and behavioral issues in preterm children and offers some conclusions.
Jan 19, 2012
- Rudy Hatfield
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Developmental Delays in Preterm Children. Part II: Medical Issues
This section discusses some medical issues that occur with preterm births.
Jan 19, 2012
- Rudy Hatfield
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Developmental Delays in Preterm Children. Part I: Introduction
Preterm births and low weight births have been linked to a number of physical and cognitive delays. This article looks at this issue.
Jan 19, 2012
- Rudy Hatfield
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A Quick Primer on Depression in Adolescents and Children.
This article discusses depression as it occurs in children and adolescents.
Jan 17, 2012
- Rudy Hatfield
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How Exposure to Domestic Violence Affects Children. Part III
Part I and II of this article discussed the definitions and theories. Part III discusses intervention and policy.
Jan 17, 2012
- Rudy Hatfield
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How Exposure to Domestic Violence Affects Children. Part II
Part I of this article discussed the definition of domestic violence and children's exposure. Part II discusses theories on its effects on children.
Jan 17, 2012
- Rudy Hatfield
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