AuthorCarlson, Neil R., 1942- author
TitlePhysiology of behavior / Neil R. Carlson, Melissa A. Birkett
ImprintHarlow, Essex : Pearson, [2017]
Edition Twelfth edition (Global edition)
Descript 736 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), charts ; 28 cm

SUMMARY

An up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible overview of behavioral neuroscience Physiology of Behavior provides a scholarly yet accessible portrait of the dynamic interaction between biology and behavior. Lead author Neil Carlson and new co-author Melissa Birkett drew upon their experience teaching and working with students to create the new edition of this comprehensive and accessible guide for students of behavioral neuroscience. In addition to updated research, the Twelfth Edition offers an updated art and visual program and a more robust learning-- Amazon.com


CONTENT

Introduction -- Structure and functions of cells of the nervous system -- Structure of the nervous system -- Psychopharmacology -- Methods and strategies of research -- Vision -- Audition, the body senses, and the chemical senses -- Control of movement -- Sleep and biological rhythms -- Reproductive behavior -- Emotion -- Ingestive behavior -- Learning and memory -- Human communication -- Neurological disorders -- Schizophrenia and the affective disorders -- Stress, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental disorders -- Substance abuse


SUBJECT

  1. Psychophysiology
  2. Behavior -- physiology
  3. Nervous System -- physiology
  4. Behavior -- physiology
  5. Psychophysiology

LOCATIONCALL#STATUS
Medicine LibraryWL102 C278p 2017 CHECK SHELVES
Central Library @ Chamchuri 10152 C284P 2017 CHECK SHELVES