Biological psychology: an introduction to behavioral, cognitive, and clinical neuroscience

Biological Psychology is a comprehensive, authoritative survey of the biological bases of behaviour. Its readers will benefit from an outstanding art program, and a broad perspective. The sixth edition features thoroughly revised coverage of Cognitive Neuroscience, as well as new material in keeping with the latest breakthroughs in research. INDICE: Biological Psychology: Scope and Outlook PART I: BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR Functional Neuroanatomy: The Nervous System and Behavior Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals The Chemical Bases of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology Hormones and the Brain PART II: EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM Evolution of Brain and Behavior Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior PART III: PERCEPTION AND ACTION General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch,and Pain Hearing, Vestibular Perception, Taste, and Smell Vision: From Eye toBrain Motor Control and Plasticity PART IV: REGULATION AND BEHAVIOR Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases Homeostasis: Active Regulation of Internal States Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming PART V: EMOTIONS AND MENTAL DISORDERS Emotions, Aggression, and Stress Psychopathology: Biological Basis ofBehavioral Disorders PART VI: COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE Learning and Memory: Biological Perspectives Learning and Memory: Neural Mechanisms Language and Cognition Afterwords

• ISBN: 978-0-87893-324-2
• Editorial: Sinauer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 630
• Fecha Publicación: 29/05/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés