Foundations Of Behavioral Neuroscience: Pearson New International Edition

By (author) Carlson Neil
Description
Helps apply the research findings of behavioral neuroscience to daily life – Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, 9/e offers a concise introduction to behavioral neuroscience.   KEY TOPICS:  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.   MARKET:   For those interested in learning about Physiological/Biopsychology.
Description
Helps 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  
Table of contents
In 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 Nervou