Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience: Pearson New International Edition
9th Edition
Published on 1. August 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
524 pages
978-1-292-02196-6 (ISBN)
Description
Helps apply the research findings of behavioral neuroscience to daily life - Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, 9/e offers a concise introduction to behavioral neuroscience.
KEY TOPICS: Improve Critical Thinking -Each chapter begins with a list of Learning Objectives that also serve as the framework for the Study Guide that accompanies this text. Engage Students -An Interim Summary follows each major section of the book. The summaries provide useful reviews and also break each chapter into manageable chunks.
MARKET: For those interested in learning about Physiological/Biopsychology.
KEY TOPICS: Improve Critical Thinking -Each chapter begins with a list of Learning Objectives that also serve as the framework for the Study Guide that accompanies this text. Engage Students -An Interim Summary follows each major section of the book. The summaries provide useful reviews and also break each chapter into manageable chunks.
MARKET: For those interested in learning about Physiological/Biopsychology.
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Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1085 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-292-02196-6 (9781292021966)
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Content
In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
Chapter 2: Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System
Chapter 3: Structure of the Nervous System
Chapter 4: Psychopharmacology
Chapter 5: Methods and Strategies of Research
Chapter 6: Vision
Chapter 7: Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses
Chapter 8: Sleep and Biological Rhythms
Chapter 9: Reproductive Behavior
Chapter 10: Emotion
Chapter 11: Ingestive Behavior
Chapter 12: Learning and Memory
Chapter 13: Human Communication
Chapter 14: Neurological Disorders
Chapter 15: Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 16: Autistic, Attention-Deficit, Stress,nd Substance Abuse Disorders
2. Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
Understanding Human Consciousness: A Physiological Approach
The Nature of Behavioral Neuroscience
Natural Selection and Evolution
Ethical Issues in Research with Animals
Careers in Neuroscience
Strategies for Learning
Chapter 2: Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System
Cells of the Nervous System
Communication Within a Neuron
Communication Between Neurons
Chapter 3: Structure of the Nervous System
Basic Features of the Nervous System
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
Chapter 4: Psychopharmacology
Principles of Psychopharmacology
Sites of Drug Action
Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators
Chapter 5: Methods and Strategies of Research
Experimental Ablation
Recording and Stimulating Neural Activity
Neurochemical Methods
Genetic Methods
Chapter 6: Vision
The Stimulus
Anatomy of the Visual System
Coding of Visual Information in the Retina
Analysis of Visual Information: Role of the Striate Cortex
Analysis of Visual Information: Role of the Visual Association Cortex
Chapter 7: Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses
Audition
Vestibular System
Somatosenses
Gustation
Olfaction
Chapter 8: Sleep and Biological Rhythms
A Physiological and Behavioral Description of Sleep
Disorders of Sleep
Why Do We Sleep?
Physiological Mechanisms of Sleep and Waking
Biological Clocks
Chapter 9: Reproductive Behavior
Sexual Development
Hormonal Control of Sexual Behavior
Neural Control of Sexual Behavior
Parental Behavior
Chapter 10: Emotion
Emotions as Response Patterns
Communication of Emotions
Feelings of Emotions
Chapter 11: Ingestive Behavior
Physiological Regulatory Mechanisms
Drinking
Eating: Some Facts About Metabolism
What Starts a Meal?
What Stops a Meal?
Brain Mechanisms
Obesity
Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa
Chapter 12: Learning and Memory
The Nature of Learning
Synaptic Plasticity: Long-Term Potentiation and Long-Term Depression
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
Chapter 2: Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System
Chapter 3: Structure of the Nervous System
Chapter 4: Psychopharmacology
Chapter 5: Methods and Strategies of Research
Chapter 6: Vision
Chapter 7: Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses
Chapter 8: Sleep and Biological Rhythms
Chapter 9: Reproductive Behavior
Chapter 10: Emotion
Chapter 11: Ingestive Behavior
Chapter 12: Learning and Memory
Chapter 13: Human Communication
Chapter 14: Neurological Disorders
Chapter 15: Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 16: Autistic, Attention-Deficit, Stress,nd Substance Abuse Disorders
2. Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
Understanding Human Consciousness: A Physiological Approach
The Nature of Behavioral Neuroscience
Natural Selection and Evolution
Ethical Issues in Research with Animals
Careers in Neuroscience
Strategies for Learning
Chapter 2: Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System
Cells of the Nervous System
Communication Within a Neuron
Communication Between Neurons
Chapter 3: Structure of the Nervous System
Basic Features of the Nervous System
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
Chapter 4: Psychopharmacology
Principles of Psychopharmacology
Sites of Drug Action
Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators
Chapter 5: Methods and Strategies of Research
Experimental Ablation
Recording and Stimulating Neural Activity
Neurochemical Methods
Genetic Methods
Chapter 6: Vision
The Stimulus
Anatomy of the Visual System
Coding of Visual Information in the Retina
Analysis of Visual Information: Role of the Striate Cortex
Analysis of Visual Information: Role of the Visual Association Cortex
Chapter 7: Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses
Audition
Vestibular System
Somatosenses
Gustation
Olfaction
Chapter 8: Sleep and Biological Rhythms
A Physiological and Behavioral Description of Sleep
Disorders of Sleep
Why Do We Sleep?
Physiological Mechanisms of Sleep and Waking
Biological Clocks
Chapter 9: Reproductive Behavior
Sexual Development
Hormonal Control of Sexual Behavior
Neural Control of Sexual Behavior
Parental Behavior
Chapter 10: Emotion
Emotions as Response Patterns
Communication of Emotions
Feelings of Emotions
Chapter 11: Ingestive Behavior
Physiological Regulatory Mechanisms
Drinking
Eating: Some Facts About Metabolism
What Starts a Meal?
What Stops a Meal?
Brain Mechanisms
Obesity
Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa
Chapter 12: Learning and Memory
The Nature of Learning
Synaptic Plasticity: Long-Term Potentiation and Long-Term Depression