An introduction to brain and behavior: international edition

An introduction to brain and behavior: international edition

Kolb, Bryan

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A leading text exploring the biological basis of behaviour. Drawing on their extensive teaching and research experience, the authors organise their text around the key questions that intrigue brain researchers and students alike. Thespecific neurological material is related to human experience throughout. INDICE: What Are the Origins of Brain and Behavior? - How Does the NervousSystem Function? - What are the Units of Nervous System Function? - How Do Neurons Transmit Information? - How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt? - How Do We Study The Brain's Structures and Functions? - How Does the Brain Develop andAdapt? - How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence the Brain and Behavior? - How DoWe Sense, Perceive, and See the World? - How do we Hear, Speak, and Make Music? - How Does the Nervous System Respond to Stimulation and Produce Movement? - What Causes Emotional and Motivated Behavior? - Why Do We Sleep and Dream? How do We Learn and Remember? - How Does the Brain Think? - What Happens When the Brain Misbehaves? - Epilogue: What Have We Learned and What Is Its Value? -Appendix: Why Do Scientists Use Animals in Research? - Glossary - References - Name Index - Subject Index

  • ISBN: 978-1-4292-5374-1
  • Editorial: W.H. Freeman
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 526
  • Fecha Publicación: 19/01/2010
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés