Behavioral Neuroscience

Behavioral Neuroscience by George Spilich presents the neurophysiological aspects of behavior to the 21st-century, digital-native learner in the context of human experience, rather than in that of laboratory experiments with non-human animals. It has an accessible writing style, real-life examples and data sets, active-learning exercises, and multimodal media and quizzes, making the subject more engaging and relevant. The Etext integrates a rich and varied array of digital visualizations, video interviews, and engaging online demonstrations and quizzes within the chapter, providing students with a more engaging and streamlined way to learn the material. Active Learning: Every chapter contains multiple activities that engage students imaginations and convey content in a manner that appeals to digital-native students. Check It Out presents a dynamic visualization of an aspect of brain anatomy, a demonstration of a biopsychological process, or a video interview with a researcher or another interesting person. Try It Out gives students a directed task to complete or a data set to interpret, with a series of questions, making the learning active. Think About It presents real-world examples with questions that foster critical thinking. Real Data Sets: Instructors and students can access data from actual experiments to make the subject more relevant and engaging. Robust Instructor Resources: Instructors have immediate access to the multimedia in the Check It Out, Try It Out, and Think About It features. They also have access to additional media, like video demonstrations and worksheets, to enrich and customize class presentations. Up-to-Date Coverage of Social Neuroscience: The text covers emerging topics, like the biological basis of social behaviors, including emotions; understanding facial expressions within and across cultures; an evolutionary perspective on attractiveness; prejudice; and the neural basis of Aspergers syndrome, in detail. Advances in Behavioral Neuroscience: The text highlights notable researchers whose work has greatly contributed to an understanding of the science.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 14 August 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Behavioral Neuroscience by George Spilich offers a comprehensive introduction to the neurophysiological aspects of behavior, tailored to the needs of the 21st-century digital-native learner. Whether students are preparing for a career in medicine or science or fulfilling a general education science requirement, the book provides an accessible writing style, real-life examples and data sets, active-learning exercises, and multimodal media and quizzes to make the subject more engaging and relevant. The first edition is ideal for introductory behavioral neuroscience or biological psychology courses. The Enhanced Etext integrates a rich array of digital visualizations, video interviews, and engaging online demonstrations and quizzes within the chapter, providing students with a more engaging and streamlined way to learn the material. Active learning activities engage students' imaginations and convey content in a manner that appeals to digital-native students. Check It Out presents dynamic visualizations of brain anatomy, biopsychological processes, or video interviews with researchers or other interesting individuals. Try It Out gives students directed tasks to complete or data sets to interpret, with a series of questions to foster critical thinking. Real Data Sets provide instructors and students with access to data sets for further exploration. Overall, Behavioral Neuroscience is a valuable resource for students interested in understanding the neurophysiological foundations of behavior.

Weight: 1036g
Dimension: 215 x 275 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781118547380