Physiology of Behavior

Name: Physiology of Behavior
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ISBN: 9780205666270

ISBN-10: 0205666272

ISBN-13: 9780205666270

Edition: 10th 2010

Authors: Neil R. Carlson

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The latest discoveries in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology are all incorporated in The Ninth Edition of Physiology of Behavior. This classic text continues its tradition as the most comprehensive, current, and teachable text for physiological psychology. Thoughtfully organized, this text offers scholarly, yet accessible coverage and effectively emphasizes the dynamic interaction between biology and behavior. Collaboration with a talented artist has provided beautiful, accurate, and informative full-color illustrations that further enhance the appeal to both students and professors alike. Case studies and a CD of animations bring all the concepts to…

Book details

List price: $189.20
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/7/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 752
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.938
Language: English



Brief



Introduction



Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System



Structure of the Nervous System



Psychopharmacology



Methods and Strategies of Research



Vision



Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Sense



Control of Movement



Sleep and Biological Rhythms



Reproductive Behavior



Emotion



Ingestive Behavior



Learning and Memory



Human Communication



Neurological Disorders



Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders



Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders



Drug Abuse


Detailed



Introduction


Understanding Human Consciousness: A Physiological Approach


Blindsight


Split Brains


Unilateral Neglect


Interim Summary


The Nature Of Physiological Psychology


The Goals of Research


Biological Roots of Physiological Psychology


Interim Summary


Natural Selection And Evolution


Functionalism and the Inheritance of Traits


Evolution of the Human Species


Evolution of Large Brains


Interim Summary


Ethical Issues In Research With Animals


Careers in Neuroscience


Interim Summary


Strategies for Learning


Suggested Readings


Additional Resources



Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System