Written at a level appropriate for students with no prior background in physiological psychology and neuroscience, ‘Brain, Mind, and Behavior, 3rd edition’, examines the basic physiology of the brain and nervous system and the revolutionary developments now affecting our understanding of the brain. This classic text has been significantly revised and expanded to include new breakthroughs in brain research and includes new pedagogical features to make it an even more effective teaching text.’ Brain, Mind, and Behavior 3rd edition’, is also known for its remarkable illustrations rendered in full color by award-winning medical illustrator Carol Dinner.
The text is accompanied by a superb new CD-ROM and Web site, plus new student and instructor supplements.
Content:
Introduction to the Nervous System
The Cellular and Chemical Machinery of the Brain
Life-Span Development of the Brain
Sensing
The Motor System
Homeostasis: Maintaining the Internal Environment
Rhythms of the Brain
Emotions: The Highs and Lows of the Brain
The Human Memory System
Cellular Mechanisms of Simple Learning and Memory
Thinking and Consciousness
The Malfunctioning Mind
The text is accompanied by a superb new CD-ROM and Web site, plus new student and instructor supplements.
Content:
Introduction to the Nervous System
The Cellular and Chemical Machinery of the Brain
Life-Span Development of the Brain
Sensing
The Motor System
Homeostasis: Maintaining the Internal Environment
Rhythms of the Brain
Emotions: The Highs and Lows of the Brain
The Human Memory System
Cellular Mechanisms of Simple Learning and Memory
Thinking and Consciousness
The Malfunctioning Mind