Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior - William J. Ray

Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior

An Introduction to Human Neuroscience

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
556 Seiten
2024
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-032-21025-4 (ISBN)
83,50 inkl. MwSt
Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior provides an accessible introduction to the study of human neuroscience.

The book has been carefully designed to accompany a typical entry-level course, covering core topics including the function and structure of the nervous system, basic human motivations, stress and health, and cognitive functioning. In addition to traditional topics, the book also includes dedicated chapters on the social brain, neurocognitive disorders, and brain imaging techniques, ensuring students gain a thorough understanding of the field in its broadest sense. An evolutionary approach is also taken throughout, providing a truly unique perspective on our understanding of brain and behavior. The text is supported by colorful and informative diagrams, alongside a plethora of student-friendly features such as learning objectives, case studies, and concept checks.

The book is also supported by online resources including basics of neuroscience videos. Helping students understand the basics of human neuroscience across evolutionary time, Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior is an essential text for all students of Behavioral Neuroscience, especially those approaching the subject for the first time.

William J. Ray is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Penn State University, USA. At Penn State, he was the Director of the SCAN (Specialization in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience) Program and was the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program. His research has focused on approaching clinical questions from a neuroscience perspective.

1. Introduction to Human Neuroscience 2. Functioning of the Nervous System 3. Genetic Influences on Brain and Behavior 4. Neuroscience Measures of Brain Structure and Function 5. Basic Motivation Including Hunger and Sexuality 6. Consciousness, Attention, and Sleep 7. Emotion, Stress and Health 8. Visual Processes 9. Audition, Language, and Music 10. Movement and Bodily Sensation 11. Brain Changes in Learning and Memory 12. Cognitive Functioning and Problem Solving 13. The Social Brain 14. Neurocognitive Disorders 15. Psychopathological Disorders 16. Psychoactive Substances and Addiction

Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo 8 Tables, color; 146 Line drawings, color; 77 Halftones, color; 223 Illustrations, color
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 178 x 254 mm
Gewicht 1043 g
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie
Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Biopsychologie / Neurowissenschaften
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie / Psychotherapie
ISBN-10 1-032-21025-7 / 1032210257
ISBN-13 978-1-032-21025-4 / 9781032210254
Zustand Neuware
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