The Mind's Machine
Foundations of Brain and Behavior
Published on 1. June 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
453 pages
978-0-87893-933-6 (ISBN)
Description
An introductory psychology text that covers the core concepts in behavioural neuroscience, this book makes the topic accessible for students in a wide range of disciplines. Its engaging, informal style will pique the curiosity of students without sacrificing accuracy. Also including full-colour art and new pedagogical features.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Sunderland
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1190 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87893-933-6 (9780878939336)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
NEIL V. WATSON from Simon Fraser University, Canada. S. MARC BREEDLOVE is Barnett Rosenberg Professor of Neuroscience, Michigan State University, USA.
Content
An Introduction to Brain and Behavior Cells and Structures: The Anatomy of the Nervous System Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology The Sensorimotor System Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell Vision: From Eye to Brain Hormones and Sex Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment Biological Rhythms and Sleep Emotions, Aggression, and Stress Psychopathology: The Biology of Behavioral Disorders Memory, Learning, and Development Attention and Consciousness Language and Our Divided Brain