Behavioral Endocrinology

Name: Behavioral Endocrinology
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ISBN: 9780262523219

ISBN-10: 0262523213

ISBN-13: 9780262523219

Edition: 2nd 2002

Authors: Jill B. Becker, S. Marc Breedlove, David Crews, Margaret M. McCarthy

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Description:

This behavioural endocrinology text provides detailed information on what hormones are, how they affect cells, and how such effects can alter the behavior of animals, including humans.

Book details

List price: $70.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: MIT Press
Publication date: 6/27/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 776
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.828
Language: English

Jill B. Becker is Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan.



Contents in Detail


Preface


Contributors



Introduction



Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology




Molecular Approaches to Behavioral Neuroendocrinology




Sexual Differentiation of the Brain and Behavior




Hormones and Reproductive Behaviors



Neuroendocrinology of Sexual Behavior in the Female




Neuroendocrinology of Sexual Behavior in the Male




Hormonal Influences on Human Sexual Behavior




Diversity and Evolution of Hormone-Behavior Relations in Reproductive Behavior




Hormonal Influences on Courtship Behaviors




Hormones and Parental Behavior




Hormones and Regulatory Functions



Neuroendocrine and Behavioral Influences on the Immune System




Endocrinology of the Stress-Response




Hormones and Biological Rhythms




Hormonal Influences on Sensorimotor Function and Cognition



Hormonal Influences on Sensorimotor Function




Hormones and Cognition in Nonhuman Animals




Sex Differences in Human Brain and Cognition: The Influence of Sex Steroids in Early and Adult Life




Reciprocal Regulation of Hormones and Behavior



Hormonal Regulation of Ingestive Behaviors




Invertebrate Systems for the Study of Hormone Brain-Behavior Relationships




Environmental Factors Influencing Hormone Secretion



Glossary


Index