Principles Of Behavioral Neuroscience

By (author) Horvitz, Jon C.; By (author) Jacobs Barry L.
Description
How does brain activity give rise to sleep, dreams, learning, memory, and language? Do drugs like cocaine and heroin tap into the same neurochemical systems that evolved for life''s natural rewards? What are the powerful new tools of molecular biology that are revolutionizing neuroscience? This undergraduate textbook explores the relation between brain, mind, and behavior. It clears away the extraneous detail that so often impedes learning, and describes critical concepts step by step, in straightforward language. Rich illustrations and thought-provoking review questions further illuminate the relations between biological, behavioral, and mental phenomena. With writing that is focused and engaging, even the more challenging topics of neurotransmission and neuroplasticity become enjoyable to learn. While this textbook filters out non-critical details, it includes all key information, allowing readers to remain focused and enjoy the feeling of mastery that comes from a grounded understanding of a topic, from its fundamentals to its implications.
Table of contents
Preface; Online resources; 1. Nervous systems; 2. How neurons work; 3. Sensory systems; 4. Movement; 5. Sleep-waking and circadian rhythms; 6. Hunger; 7. Sex; 8. Brain development and plasticity; 9. Long-term learning and memory; 10. Attention and working memory; 11. Reward, reinforcement, and addiction; 12. Stress, fear and anxiety; 13. Neuropathology in neurology and psychiatry; 14. Higher cognitive function; Index.
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''Horvitz and Jacobs have written a comprehensive text which covers both classical and recent findings. The book is clearly written and beautifully illustrated. This will be a great undergraduate text.'' Professor Donald Pfaff, Rockefeller University
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''This book is for the scientifically curious, accessible to nonscientists and fascinating for all. Horvitz and Jacobs explore the science of the mind, brain, and behavior by first providing a basic understanding of how neurons work, and then cleverly illustrate functions of the nervous system – how they relate to daily life, and how they are altered in neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric, and neurodegenerative disorders.'' Professor B. J. Casey, Yale University
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''This textbook achieves the remarkable feat of bridging the brain, mind, and behavior from animals to humans to patients in a way that is comprehensive, offering a clear understanding of the broader picture of the wide field of neuroscience, whilst also being rich in depth of detail and presenting many state-of-the-art research findings. It is a true delight to read and will be a real asset to any student or expert of neuroscience alike.'' Dr. Karen D. Ersche, University of Cambridge
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''This textbook strikes a great balance between the big picture and the details that support the big picture. The authors have achieved their important goal of focusing on principles and concepts. Interesting images, key concepts, and reminders of the big picture will keep both introductory and advanced students engaged in the material.'' Professor Angela J. Grippo, Northern Illinois University
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''This is a beautifully illustrated book that will be the spark for many a student''s fascination with how the brain underpins behavior and cognition. Its great achievement is how it manages to collate such a wide range of material – from neurons and neurotransmission to memory and language, from early descriptions of mental processes to cutting-edge techniques to measure and manipulate brain activity – without ever compromising clarity.'' Dr. Mark Walton, University of Oxford
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''A Behavioral Neuro textbook that is truly reader-friendly! Horvitz and Jacobs have exceeded their goal of thoroughly explaining