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OverviewDo you have a strong science background? Or do you feel overwhelmed at the prospect of taking a behavioral neuroscience, biological psychology, or physiological psychology course? Either way, this text's clear writing, interesting examples, learning aids, and illustrations will keep you interested and on track. DISCOVERING BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE: AN INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 4th Edition includes classic concepts, current topics, and cutting-edge research to provide you with a foundational understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system and its relationship to both typical and disordered human behavior. You'll learn about the most current thinking in behavioral neuroscience while honing your critical thinking skills to prepare yourself for the future. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Laura Freberg (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc Imprint: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Edition: 4th edition Dimensions: Width: 21.50cm , Height: 28.10cm , Length: 3.00cm Weight: 1.610kg ISBN: 9781337570930ISBN 10: 1337570931 Pages: 672 Publication Date: 01 January 2018 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced By: 9780357798232 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. What Is Behavioral Neuroscience? 2. Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System. 3. Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System. 4. Psychopharmacology. 5. Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain. 6. Vision. 7. Nonvisual Sensation and Perception. 8. Movement. 9. Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward. 10. Sexual Behavior. 11. Sleep and Waking. 12. Learning and Memory. 13. Cognition. 14. Emotion, Aggression, and Stress. 15. Neuropsychology. 16. Psychopathology.ReviewsAuthor InformationLaura A. Freberg is a professor of psychology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she teaches introductory psychology and biological psychology courses, both online and face-to-face. She also enjoys experimenting with technology and social media in the classroom. Dr. Freberg's teaching career began when she taught her first college course at Pasadena City College at the age of 23. She has received Faculty Member of the Year recognition from Cal Poly Disabilities Resource Center three times (1991, 1994 and 2009) for her work with students with disabilities. A past president of the Western Psychological Association (WPA), Dr. Freberg is the current psychology consultant for The New York Times In Education program. In addition to this text, she has co-authored four editions of DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF MIND (Cengage). She has also has authored AN INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE for Taylor & Francis and has co-authored RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE (TopHat Monocle). Dr. Freberg received her Ph.D. from UCLA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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