Physiology of Behavior, GE

For courses in Physiological Psychology and Biopsychology

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. Authors Neil Carlson and Melissa Birkett drew upon their experience teaching and working with students to create this comprehensive and accessible guide for students of behavioral neuroscience. In addition to inclusion of the latest research in the field, the 13th Edition offers a new chapter on development of the nervous system that features information about disorders of development, autism spectrum disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Acquire an up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible overview of behavioural neuroscience.

For courses in Physiological Psychology and Biopsychology.

Physiology of Behavior, 13th edition, by Carlson and Birkett provides a scholarly yet accessible portrait of the dynamic interaction between biology and behaviour. Authors Neil Carlson and Melissa Birkett drew upon their experience of teaching and working with students to create this comprehensive and accessible guide in behavioural neuroscience.

Key features include:

• chapter-opening case studies sharing real-life experiences around important issues in neuroscience
• Chapter Review questions that will help you review and understand what you have read
• a new chapter on the disorders of the developing nervous system with information about disorders of development, autism-spectrum disorders, and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorders
• rich, updated art to improve accessibility, and in line with the latest findings and studies in the field

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