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Physiology of Behavior, with Neuroscience Animations and Student Study Guide CD-ROM, 8/E
Neil R. Carlson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

ISBN-10: 0205381758
ISBN-13: 9780205381753

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2004
Format: Cloth; 720 pp
Published: 07/14/2003

This item has been replaced by Physiology of Behavior, 10/E.

The Eighth Edition of Physiology of Behavior continues its tradition as the most comprehensive, current, and teachable text for physiological psychology.

This classic text incorporates the latest discoveries in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology and offers the most comprehensive and integrative coverage of research and theory in contemporary behavioral neuroscience.

Thoughtfully organized, it offers scholarly, yet accessible coverage and effectively emphasizes the dynamic interaction between biology and behavior. Collaboration with a talented artist has provided beautiful, accurate, and informative full-color illustrations that further enhance the appeal to both students and professors alike.

Clear, well-researched writing continues to be applauded by both students and instructors.

Interim summaries divide major sections into more manageable “learning chunks” which facilitate better learning.

Definitions of key terms are printed in the margins throughout the text.

New updated research found throughout the text. Examples: New research on cannabinoids, emotional memory, etc.

The updated Neuroscience Animations and Student Study Guide CD-ROM (free with each new copy of the text) includes animations, figures, and diagrams, video, terms and definitions, and a self-test.

New CD-ROM icons in the text guide students to further learning tools on the CD-ROM.

New case studies found throughout the text are now highlighted with a margin ruler.

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1. Introduction.

Understanding Human Consciousness: A Physiological Approach.

The Nature of Physiological Psychology.

Natural Selection and Evolution.

Ethical Issues in Research with Animals.

Careers in Neuroscience.

Strategies for Learning.

2. Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System.

Cells of the Nervous System.

Communication Within a Neuron.

Communication Between Neurons.

3. Structure of the Nervous System.

Basic Features of the Nervous System.

The Central Nervous System.

The Peripheral Nervous System.

4. Psychopharmacology.

Principles of Psychopharmacology.

Sites of Drug Action.

Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators.

5. Methods and Strategies of Research.

Experimental Ablation.

Recording and Stimulating Neural Activity.

Neurochemical Methods.

Genetic Methods.

6. Vision.

The Stimulus.

Anatomy of the Visual System.

Coding of Visual Information in the Retina.

Analysis of Visual Information: Role of the Striate Cortex.

Analysis of Visual Information: Role of the Visual Association Cortex.

7. Audition, The Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses.

Audition.

Vestibular System.

Somatosenses.

Gustation.

Olfaction.

8. Control of Movement.

Muscles.

Reflex Control of Movement.

Control of Movement by the Brain.

9. Sleep and Biological Rhythms.

A Physiological and Behavioral Description.

Disorders of Sleep.

Why Do We Sleep?

Physiological Mechanisms of Sleep and Waking.

Biological Clocks.

10. Reproductive Behavior.

Sexual Development.@AHEADS = Hormonal Control of Sexual Behavior.

Neural Control of Sexual Behavior.

Parental Behavior.

11. Emotion.

Emotions as Response Patterns.

Communication of Emotions.@AHEADS = Feelings of Emotions.

12. Ingestive Behavior.

Physiological Regulatory Mechanisms.

Drinking.

Eating: Some Facts About Metabolism.

What Starts a Meal?

What Stops a Meal?

Brain Mechanisms.

Eating Disorders.

13. Learning and Memory: Basic Mechanisms.

The Nature of Learning.

Learning and Synaptic Plasticity.

Perceptual Learning.

Classical Conditioning.

Instrumental Conditioning and Motor Learning.

14. Relational Learning and Amnesia.

Human Anterograde Amnesia.

Relational Learning in Laboratory Animals.

15. Human Communication.

Speech Production and Comprehension: Brain Mechanisms.

Disorders of Reading and Writing.

16. Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders.

Schizophrenia.

Major Affective Disorders.

17. Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, and Stress Disorders.

Anxiety Disorders.

Autistic Disorder.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Stress Disorders.

18. Drug Abuse.

Common Features of Addiction.

Commonly Abused Drugs.

Heredity and Drug Abuse.

Therapy for Drug Abuse.

Physiological/Biopsychology (Psychology)
Neuropsychology (Psychology)

Physiology of Behavior, 10/E
Carlson
©2010 | Allyn & Bacon | Cloth; 752 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205666272 | ISBN-13: 9780205666270
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The Tenth Edition of Physiology of Behavior continues its tradition as the most comprehensive, current, and teachable text for physiological psychology.

This revision of a classic text incorporates the latest discoveries in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology and offers the most comprehensive and integrative coverage of research and theory in contemporary behavioral neuroscience.

Thoughtfully organized, it offers scholarly, yet accessible coverage and effectively emphasizes the dynamic interaction between biology and behavior. Collaboration with a talented artist has provided beautiful, accurate, and informative full-color illustrations that further enhance the appeal to both students and professors alike.
Physiology of Behavior (Book Alone), 9/E
Carlson
©2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Cloth; 752 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205467245 | ISBN-13: 9780205467242
Brief Description

The Ninth Edition of Physiology of Behavior continues its tradition as the most comprehensive, current, and teachable text for physiological psychology.

This extensive revision of a classic text incorporates the latest discoveries in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology and offers the most comprehensive and integrative coverage of research and theory in contemporary behavioral neuroscience.

Thoughtfully organized, it offers scholarly, yet accessible coverage and effectively emphasizes the dynamic interaction between biology and behavior. Collaboration with a talented artist has provided beautiful, accurate, and informative full-color illustrations that further enhance the appeal to both students and professors alike.

Physiology of Behavior, Eighth Edition continues its tradition as the most comprehensive and current text. This classic text incorporates the latest discoveries in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology and offers the most comprehensive and integrated coverage of research and theory. Collaboration with a talented artist has provided beautiful, accurate, and informative full-color illustrations that further enhance the appeal of this text.

The expanded Neuroscience Animations and Student Study Guide CD-ROM has new animations, study questions, and more. New to this edition, CD-ROM icons in the text now provide further guidance to the reader on the additional study aids found on the CD-ROM.

“I've long viewed Carlson's book as the gold standard of Physiological Psychology texts.” -Timothy Robinson, Gustavus Adolphus College

“Since Carlson's scholarship is excellent, I think he spots new trends as they arise. Both students and staff can read this text with profit. He gives us an excellent picture of what is happening as we speak.” -Charles Kutscher, Syracuse University

“Carlson brings a high level of scholarship, current research and descriptive clarity together in one supremely useable textbook package.” -Rebecca R. Tews, Virginia Commonwealth University

Companion Website, 8/E
Carlson
©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205404502 | ISBN-13: 9780205404506
URL: http://www.ablongman.com/carlsonpob8e

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Allyn & Bacon Digital Media Archive for Physiological Psychology
Allyn & Bacon
©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | CD-ROM Only; 32 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205407862 | ISBN-13: 9780205407866

Allyn & Bacon Physiological Psychology Study Site (Open Access)
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©2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205540252 | ISBN-13: 9780205540259
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Allyn & Bacon Transparencies for Physiological Psychology, 2005
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©2005 | Allyn & Bacon | Transparency; 106 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205439578 | ISBN-13: 9780205439577

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©2000 | Allyn & Bacon | Video | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319130 | ISBN-13: 9780205319138

Study Card for Physiological Psychology
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ISBN-10: 0205453465 | ISBN-13: 9780205453467

Study Card for Physiological Psychology
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©2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Study Card; 6 pp | Estimated Availability : 11/01/2006
ISBN-10: 0205497756 | ISBN-13: 9780205497751

Companion Website, 8/E
Carlson
©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205404502 | ISBN-13: 9780205404506
URL: http://www.ablongman.com/carlsonpob8e

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