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Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, Global Edition Neil Carlson

Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, Global Edition By Neil Carlson

Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, Global Edition by Neil Carlson


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Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, Global Edition by Neil Carlson

Gain a strong foundation in the theory and practice of Behavioural Neuroscience with this comprehensive text.

Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, 10th edition, Global Edition, by Neil R. Carlson and Melissa A. Birkett, offers a concise yet comprehensive introduction to behavioural neuroscience. Incorporating a good balance of human and animal studies, the authors expertly guide you through the subject helping you grasp the key concepts. The text ensures you are well equipped with strong theoretical knowledge, but also teaches you how to apply theory and research findings to real life, as well as how to better understand your own behaviour.

The 10th edition brings with it fresh perspectives from new co-author Melissa Birkett, as well as incorporating the latest studies in this rapidly changing field. Additions to this version include a new chapter on movement added in response to faculty feedback.

Perfect for courses in Physiological Psychology or Biopsychology, this text will equip you with the skills to excel in your course.

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About Neil Carlson

Neil R. Carlson received his PhD at the University of Illinois. Then, after a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Iowa, Carlson came to the University of Massachusetts, where he taught throughout his entire career. He retired from UMass in autumn, 2004, but continues to keep up with developments in the field of behavioural neuroscience and to revise his book.

Melissa A. Birkett completed her PhD in the Neuroscience and Behaviour program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (where Neil Carlson was a faculty member at the time). In 2007, she accepted a faculty position at Northern Arizona University in the Department of Psychological Sciences, and in the autumn of 2018 became an Assistant Professor at Southern Oregon University. Melissa currently conducts research related to the stress response and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in neuroscience, psychopharmacology and the teaching of psychology.

Table of Contents

  1. Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
  2. Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System
  3. Structure of the Nervous System
  4. Psychopharmacology
  5. Methods and Strategies of Research
  6. Vision
  7. Audition, the Body Senses, and Chemical Senses
  8. Control of Movement
  9. Sleep and Biological Rhythms
  10. Sexual and Reproductive Behaviors
  11. Emotion
  12. Ingestive Behavior
  13. Learning and Memory
  14. Human Communication
  15. Neurological Disorders
  16. Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and OCD
  17. Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Stress, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders

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NGR9781292349541
9781292349541
1292349549
Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, Global Edition by Neil Carlson
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Pearson Education Limited
20200611
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