Includes bibliographical references (p. [261]-300) and index
PART I: THE DEVELOPMENT OF THERAPY: The historical context of cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) for schizophrenia -- An overview of cognitive function in schizophrenia -- Explaining cognitive dysfunction -- Why rehabilitate cognitive deficits in schizophrenia? -- PART II: IMPROVING COGNITIVE PROCESSES: Changing cognition in the laboratory -- Changing cognition in clinical settings -- What is the effect of cognitive change? -- PART III: THE PROCESS OF THERAPY: A theoretical model for cognitive remediation therapy -- The content and process of therapy -- Assessment and formulation -- CRT in action: case studies -- Cognitive remediation therapy in the future