For courses in Physiological Psychology or Biopsychology A streamlined overview of behavioral neuroscience Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience offers a concise introduction to behavioral neuroscience with a good balance of human and animal studies. Authors Neil Carlson and Melissa Birkett help students grasp the key concepts of the discipline, apply theory and research findings to daily life, and better understand their own behaviour. Along with the fresh perspectives brought by new co-author Melissa Birkett, the 10th Edition incorporates the latest studies in this rapidly changing field as well as a new dedicated chapter on movement, added in response to faculty feedback.
Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
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 Chemical Senses
Control of Movement
Sleep and Biological Rhythms
Sexual and Reproductive Behaviors
Emotion
Ingestive Behavior
Learning and Memory
Human Communication
Neurological Disorders
Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and OCD
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Stress, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders
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