Whether you have a strong science background or feel overwhelmed at the prospect of taking a behavioral neuroscience, biological psychology or physiological psychology course, this book is for you. Clear writing, interesting examples, learning aids and illustrations help you stay interested and focused. DISCOVERING BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE: AN INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 5E introduces classic topics, cutting-edge research and today's most current thinking in behavioral neuroscience. You learn about the structure and function of the nervous system and its relationship to typical and disordered human behavior as you hone critical-thinking skills. "Behavioral Neuroscience Goes to Work" sections highlight rewarding careers related to each chapter's topics, such as genetics counseling or neuroeducator, while "Behavioral Neuroscience in Everyday Life" features further connect topics to real world issues and decisions. Infuse digital resources are also available to reinforce skills.
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Discovering Behavioral Neuroscience
An Introduction to Biological Psychology
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Education Teaching MethodsTable of contents
- Cover
- IFC
- FM
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Brief Contents
- About the Cover and Illustrations
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?
- Chapter 2: Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System
- Chapter 3: Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System
- Chapter 4: Psychopharmacology
- Chapter 5: Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain
- Chapter 6: Vision
- Chapter 7: Nonvisual Sensation and Perception
- Chapter 8: Movement
- Chapter 9: Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward
- Chapter 10: Sexual Behavior
- Chapter 11: Sleep and Waking
- Chapter 12: Learning and Memory
- Chapter 13: Cognitive Neuroscience
- Chapter 14: Social and Affective Neuroscience
- Chapter 15: Neuropsychology
- Chapter 16: Psychopathology
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index/Glossary
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