Neil Carlson, Melissa Birkett

Broschiertes Buch

Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, Global Edition

Beschreibung

Gain a strong foundation in the theory and practice of Behavioural Neuroscience with this comprehensive text. Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, 10th edition, Global Edition, by Neil R. Carlson and Melissa A. Birkett, offers a concise yet comprehensive introduction to behavioural neuroscience. Incorporating a good balance of human and animal studies, the authors expertly guide you through the subject helping you grasp the key concepts. The text ensures you are well equipped with strong theoretical knowledge, but also teaches you how to apply theory and research findings to real life, as well as how to better understand your own behaviour. The 10th edition brings with it fresh perspectives from new co-author Melissa Birkett, as well as incorporating the latest studies in this rapidly changing field. Additions to this version include a new chapter on movement added in response to faculty feedback. Perfect for courses in Physiological Psychology or Biopsychology, this text will equip you with the skills to excel in your course. Organise your students' learning and improve results with the Revel® Edition for this text. The interactive, digital, and mobile learning environment that replaces the traditional printed text and empowers students to actively participate in learning. More than a digital textbook, Revel delivers an engaging blend of author content, media, and assessment. With Revel, students read and practice in one continuous experience anytime, anywhere, on any device. If you would like to purchase the Revel® version of this text, search for: 9781292349565 Revel for Foundations of Behavioural Neuroscience, Global Edition, Instant Access.

Autor

Neil R. Carlson received his PhD at the University of Illinois. Then, after a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Iowa, Carlson came to the University of Massachusetts, where he taught throughout his entire career. He retired from UMass in autumn, 2004, but continues to keep up with developments in the field of behavioural neuroscience and to revise his book. Melissa A. Birkett completed her PhD in the Neuroscience and Behaviour program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (where Neil Carlson was a faculty member at the time). In 2007, she accepted a faculty position at Northern Arizona University in the Department of Psychological Sciences, and in the autumn of 2018 became an Assistant Professor at Southern Oregon University. Melissa currently conducts research related to the stress response and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in neuroscience, psychopharmacology and the teaching of psychology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pearson Education Limited
• 10 ed
• Seitenzahl: 528
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Juni 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 276mm x 216mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 1042g
• ISBN-13: 9781292349541
• ISBN-10: 1292349549
• Artikelnr.: 59638179