High-yield Brain and Behavior
6th Edition
Published on 27. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7817-9228-8 (ISBN)
Description
High-Yield(TM) Brain and Behavior is the fourth volume in the High-Yield(TM) Systems Series, which covers the basic sciences of the medical school curriculum using a systems-based approach. This book is the only review book to cover the combined material from neuroscience and behavioral science courses in an outline format with a focus on the USMLE Step 1. Chapters cover each basic science--embryology, gross anatomy, radiology, histology, physiology, pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology--as it relates to the nervous system. Patient snapshots provide concise descriptions of classic clinical cases. Tables help students memorize large amounts of information, and figures provide detailed visual cues.
High-Yield(TM) Brain and Behavior is the fourth volume in the High-Yield(TM) Systems Series, which covers the basic sciences of the medical school curriculum using a systems-based approach. This book is the only review book to cover the combined material from neuroscience and behavioral science courses in an outline format with a focus on the USMLE Step 1. Chapters cover each basic science--embryology, gross anatomy, radiology, histology, physiology, pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology--as it relates to the nervous system. Patient snapshots provide concise descriptions of classic clinical cases. Tables help students memorize large amounts of information, and figures provide detailed visual cues.
High-Yield(TM) Brain and Behavior is the fourth volume in the High-Yield(TM) Systems Series, which covers the basic sciences of the medical school curriculum using a systems-based approach. This book is the only review book to cover the combined material from neuroscience and behavioral science courses in an outline format with a focus on the USMLE Step 1. Chapters cover each basic science--embryology, gross anatomy, radiology, histology, physiology, pathology, microbiology, and pharmacology--as it relates to the nervous system. Patient snapshots provide concise descriptions of classic clinical cases. Tables help students memorize large amounts of information, and figures provide detailed visual cues.
More details
Series
Edition
6th ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
103
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-9228-8 (9780781792288)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
DEVELOPMENT OF THE BRAIN & BEHAVIOR Conception through Adolescence: Early Development of the Nervous System / Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers (0-6 Years) / School Age Children (6-11 Years) / Adolescence (11-20 Years) / Influence of Developmental Stage on Physician-Patient Interaction / Ethical Issues Relating to Children & Adolescents Adulthood through Old Age: Young & Middle Adulthood / Old Age / Nervous System Repair & Regeneration / Living & Dying / Ethical Issues Relating To Death & Dying Developmental Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Congenital Neurological Disorders / Mental Retardation / Pervasive Developmental Disorders / Neuropsychiatric Disorders of Childhood / Behavioral Disorders of Childhood / Disorders of Sexual Development Degenerative Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Cognitive Disorders: Delirium, Dementia & Amnestic Disorder / Parkinson Disease / Huntington Disease / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ADULT BRAIN & BEHAVIOR Gross Anatomy of the Spinal Cord & Brain Stem Gross Anatomy of the Brain & Neuroanatomy of Behavior The Sensory Nervous System: The Somatosensory System, Vision & Hearing The Sensory Nervous System: Balance, Olfaction & Gustation (Taste) Somatic & Visceral Motor Systems: Somatic Motor Systems / Autonomic Nervous System Cell/Tissue Structure & Function: Axonal Transport / Excitable Properties of Neurons, Axons & Dendrites, Including Channels / Glia & Myelin Brain Homeostasis & Biochemistry of Behavior: Brain Homeostasis / Neurotransmitters & Neuromodulators / Biochemistry of Behavior FACTORS INFLUENCING PATIENT BEHAVIOR Biopsychosocial Factors Influencing Patient Behavior: Genetic Factors / Psychodynamic Factors / Learning & Behavior / Family & Culture Aggression & Physical Abuse: Biological & Social Determinants of Aggressive Behavior / Sexual Aggression: Rape & Related Crimes / Abuse of Children & the Elderly / Abuse of Domestic Partners Substance Abuse: The Neurobiology of Substance Abuse / Substance Abuse, Demographics, Tolerance & Dependence / Sedatives / Opioids / Stimulants / Hallucinogens & Related Agents / Treatment of Substance Abuse Brain Rhythms & Sleep: Circadian Rhythms / The Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Normal Sleep / Sleep Disorders The Doctor-Patient Relationship: Ethical Conduct / Getting Information from Adult Patients / Giving Information to Adult Patients / Personality & Coping Styles / Adherence NEUROLOGICAL & PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS & THEIR TREATMENT Assessment of Patients With Behavioral Symptoms: Neurobiological Assessment / Psychological Assessment / The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) Neurological Disorders: Inflammatory, Traumatic/Mechanical, Neoplastic & Vascular Disorders Psychotic & Mood Disorders: Overview / Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders / Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder & Other Mood Disorders Anxiety, Stress & Adjustment, Personality & Eating Disorders Psychosomatic & Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Psychosomatic Illnesses & Related Disorders / Dissociative Disorders & Other Causes of Amnesia / Paroxysmal Neurobehavioral Disorders / Impulse Control Disorders Neuropsychopharmacology: Overview / Antipsychotic Agents / Antidepressant Agents / Mood Stabilizers: Lithium & Anticonvulsants / Antianxiety Agents & Anesthetics / Stimulants / Agents for Specific Neuropsychiatric Conditions Other Neuropsychiatric Therapies: Somatic Therapies / Psychotherapies