Foundations of behavioral neuroscience : global edition

Foundations of behavioral neuroscience global edition

For courses in Physiological Psychology or Biopsychology Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience offers a concise introduction to behavioral neuroscience with a good balance of human and animal studies. Authors Neil Carlson and Melissa Birkett help students grasp the key concepts of the discipline, a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Carlson, Neil R., 1942- author (author), Birkett, Melissa A., 1979-, author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London, United Kingdom : Pearson 2021.
Edición:Tenth edition, global edition
Materias:
Psychophysiology.
Neuropsychiatry.
Libros electrónicos.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Brief Contents
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1 Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience
  • The Nature of Behavioral Neuroscience
  • The Goals of Research
  • Biological Roots of Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Ancient World
  • Seventeenth Century
  • Nineteenth Century
  • Contemporary Research
  • Natural Selection and Evolution
  • Functionalism and the Inheritance of Traits
  • Evolution of the Human Brain
  • Ethical Issues in Research with Humans and Other Animals
  • Research with Animals
  • Research with Humans.
  • Careers in Behavioral Neuroscience and Strategies for Learning
  • Careers in Neuroscience
  • Strategies for Learning
  • 2 Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System
  • Cells of the Nervous System
  • The Nervous System: an Overview
  • Neurons
  • Soma
  • Dendrites
  • Axon
  • Myelin Sheath
  • Terminal Buttons
  • Other Cell Structures
  • Supporting Cells
  • Supporting Cells of the Central Nervous System
  • Supporting Cells of the Peripheral Nervous System
  • The Blood-brain Barrier
  • Communication Within a Neuron
  • Neural Communication: an Overview
  • Electrical Potentials of Axons.
  • The Membrane Potential: Balance of Two Forces
  • The Force of Diffusion
  • The Force of Electrostatic Pressure
  • Ions in the Extracellular and Intracellular Fluid
  • The Sodium-potassium Pump
  • The Action Potential
  • Conduction of the Action Potential
  • Communication Between Neurons
  • Structure of Synapses
  • Release of Neurotransmitters
  • Activation of Receptors
  • Postsynaptic Potentials
  • Termination of Postsynaptic Potentials
  • Reuptake
  • Enzymatic Deactivation
  • Effects of Postsynaptic Potentials: Neural Integration
  • Autoreceptors
  • Axoaxonic Synapses.
  • Nonsynaptic Chemical Communication
  • 3 Structure of the Nervous System
  • Basic Features of the Nervous System
  • Anatomical Directions
  • Meninges
  • The Ventricular System and Production of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
  • Structure and Function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
  • The Forebrain
  • Telencephalon
  • Diencephalon
  • The Midbrain
  • Tectum
  • Tegmentum
  • The Hindbrain
  • Metencephalon
  • Myelencephalon
  • The Spinal Cord
  • Structure and Function of the Peripheral Nervous System (pns)
  • Cranial Nerves
  • Spinal Nerves
  • The Autonomic Nervous System.
  • Sympathetic Division of the Ans
  • Parasympathetic Division of the Ans
  • 4 Psychopharmacology
  • Principles of Psychopharmacology
  • An Overview of Psychopharmacology
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Absorption: Routes of Administration
  • Distribution: Entry of Drugs into the Brain
  • Metabolism and Excretion
  • Drug Effectiveness
  • Effects of Repeated Administration
  • Placebo Effects
  • Sites of Drug Action
  • Effects on Production of Neurotransmitters
  • Effects on Storage and Release of Neurotransmitters
  • Effects on Receptors
  • Effects on Reuptake or Destruction of Neurotransmitters.

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