Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience by Carlson, Neil|Birkett, Melissa (Har�

Description: About this productProduct InformationHelps apply the research findings of behavioral neuroscience to daily life. The ninth edition of Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience offers a concise introduction to behavioral neuroscience. The text incorporates the latest studies and research in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology. The theme of strategies of learning helps readers apply these research findings to daily life. Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience is an ideal choice for the instructor who wants a concise text with a good balance of human and animal studies. MyPsychLab is an integral part of the Carlson program. Key learning applications include the MyPsychLab Brain. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MyPsychLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking -Each chapter begins with a list of Learning Objectives that also serve as the framework for the Study Guide that accompanies this text. Engage Students -An Interim Summary follows each major section of the book. The summaries provide useful reviews and also break each chapter into manageable chunks. Explore Theory/Research - APS Reader, Current Directions in Biopsychology in MyPsychLab Support Instructors - A full set of supplements, including MyPsychLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need. 0205962092 / 9780205962099 Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience Plus NEW MyPsychLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205206514 / 9780205206513 NEW MyPsychLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205940242 / 9780205940240 Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience Product IdentifiersPublisherPearson EducationISBN-100205940242ISBN-139780205940240eBay Product ID (ePID)143592235Product Key FeaturesAuthorMelissa Birkett, Neil CarlsonPublication NameFoundations of Behavioral NeuroscienceFormatHardcoverLanguageEnglishPublication Year2013TypeTextbookNumber of Pages512 PagesDimensionsItem Length0.4inItem Height0.4inItem Width0.4inItem Weight45.5 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberWl 102Edition Number9Table of ContentIn this Section: 1. Brief Table of Contents 2. Full Table of Contents 1. Brief Table of Contents Chapter 1: Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience Chapter 2: Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System Chapter 3: Structure of the Nervous System Chapter 4: Psychopharmacology Chapter 5: Methods and Strategies of Research Chapter 6: Vision Chapter 7: Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses Chapter 8: Sleep and Biological Rhythms Chapter 9: Reproductive Behavior Chapter 10: Emotion Chapter 11: Ingestive Behavior Chapter 12: Learning and Memory Chapter 13: Human Communication Chapter 14: Neurological Disorders Chapter 15: Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders Chapter 16: Autistic, Attention-Deficit, Stress,nd Substance Abuse Disorders 2. Full Table of Contents Chapter 1: Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience Understanding Human Consciousness: A Physiological Approach The Nature of Behavioral Neuroscience Natural Selection and Evolution Ethical Issues in Research with Animals Careers in Neuroscience Strategies for Learning Chapter 2: Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System Cells of the Nervous System Communication Within a Neuron Communication Between Neurons Chapter 3: Structure of the Nervous System Basic Features of the Nervous System The Central Nervous System The Peripheral Nervous System Chapter 4: Psychopharmacology Principles of Psychopharmacology Sites of Drug Action Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators Chapter 5: Methods and Strategies of Research Experimental Ablation Recording and Stimulating Neural Activity Neurochemical Methods Genetic Methods Chapter 6: Vision The Stimulus Anatomy of the Visual System Coding of Visual Information in the Retina Analysis of Visual Information: Role of the Striate Cortex Analysis of Visual Information: Role of the Visual Association Cortex Chapter 7: Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses Audition Vestibular System Somatosenses Gustation Olfaction Chapter 8: Sleep and Biological Rhythms A Physiological and Behavioral Description of Sleep Disorders of Sleep Why Do We Sleep? Physiological Mechanisms of Sleep and Waking Biological Clocks Chapter 9: Reproductive Behavior Sexual Development Hormonal Control of Sexual Behavior Neural Control of Sexual Behavior Parental Behavior Chapter 10: Emotion Emotions as Response Patterns Communication of Emotions Feelings of Emotions Chapter 11: Ingestive Behavior Physiological Regulatory Mechanisms Drinking Eating: Some Facts About Metabolism What Starts a Meal? What Stops a Meal? Brain Mechanisms Obesity Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa Chapter 12: Learning and Memory The Nature of Learning Synaptic Plasticity: Long-Term Potentiation and Long-Term Depression Perceptual Learning Classical Conditioning Instrumental Conditioning Relational Learning Chapter 13: Human Communication Speech Production and Comprehension: Brain Mechanisms Disorders of Reading and Writing Chapter 14: Neurological Disorders Tumors Seizure Disorders Cerebrovascular Accidents Traumatic Brain Injury Disorders of Development Degenerative Disorders Disorders Caused by Infectious Diseases Chapter 15: Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders Schizophrenia Major Affective Disorders Anxiety Disorders Chapter 16: Autistic, Attention-Deficit, Stress,nd Substance Abuse Disorders Autistic Disorder Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Stress Disorders Substance Abuse DisordersCopyright Date2014Target AudienceCollege AudienceTopicGeneral, Physiological PsychologyLccn2012-036987Dewey Decimal612.8Dewey Edition23IllustratedYesGenreSelf-Help, Psychology

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