Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience
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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…
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Key features
- Uses clear and conversational language to make even the challenging topics of neural plasticity and neurotransmission easy to understand
- Introduces cutting edge techniques such as optogenetics and epigenetics through the use of compelling example studies
- Creative thinking questions at the end of each chapter prompt reflection upon key concepts and their implications
- Focuses learning through Review Questions and a summary of Critical Concepts after each section of each chapter
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108770774
- Subjects Biological Psychology,Life Sciences,Neurosciences,Psychology
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 07 July 2022
- ISBN: 9781108488525
- Dimensions (mm): 254 x 178 mm
- Weight: 1.52kg
- Page extent: 652 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 07 July 2022
- ISBN: 9781108720786
- Dimensions (mm): 254 x 178 mm
- Weight: 1.35kg
- Page extent: 652 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 19 April 2022
- ISBN: 9781108770774
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