Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, 10th edition

Neil R. Carlson
, Melissa A. Birkett

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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 explain the key concepts of the discipline via this streamlined overview. The authors teach you to apply theory and research findings to daily life, so you can better understand your own behavior.

The 10th Edition incorporates the fresh perspectives brought by new co-author Melissa Birkett, a prolific research and award-winning educator. Updated content includes the latest studies in this rapidly changing field and a dedicated chapter on movement. Highlights of new topics include research on obesity and eating disorders, including new treatments for anorexia nervosa, and updated diagnostic criteria for disorders and mental illnesses.

ISBN-13: 9780137533619

Subject: Psychology

Category: Biopsychology

1. Introduction
2. Structure and Functions of Cells the Nervous System
3. Structure of the Nervous System
4. Psychopharmacology
5. Methods and Strategies for Research
6. Vision
7. Audition, the Body Senses and Chemical Senses
8. Control of Movement
9. Sleep and Biological Rhythms
10. Sexual and Reproductive Behavior
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