Discovering Behavioral Neuroscience: An Introduction to Biological Psychology

This book is for students with a strong science background or those who feel overwhelmed by behavioral neuroscience, biological psychology, or physiological psychology courses. It offers clear writing, interesting examples, learning aids, and illustrations to help students stay engaged and focused. It introduces classic topics, cutting-edge research, and current thinking in behavioral neuroscience, and highlights rewarding careers related to each chapter's topics. Digital resources are also available to reinforce skills.

Format: Hardback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2023
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc

Whether you have a strong science background or feel overwhelmed at the prospect of taking a behavioral neuroscience, biological psychology, or physiological psychology course, this book is for you. Clear writing, interesting examples, learning aids, and illustrations help you stay interested and focused.

Discovering Behavioral Neuroscience: An Introduction to Biological Psychology, 5th Edition introduces classic topics, cutting-edge research, and today's most current thinking in behavioral neuroscience. You learn about the structure and function of the nervous system and its relationship to typical and disordered human behavior as you hone critical-thinking skills.

Behavioral Neuroscience Goes to Work sections highlight rewarding careers related to each chapter's topics, such as genetics counseling or neuroeducator, while Behavioral Neuroscience in Everyday Life features further connections to real-world issues and decisions. Infuse digital resources are also available to reinforce skills.

This comprehensive textbook provides a solid foundation for understanding the complex field of behavioral neuroscience, biological psychology, and physiological psychology. It is ideal for students pursuing careers in these fields, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the brain and how it influences behavior. With its clear writing, engaging examples, and helpful learning aids, this book will help you deepen your understanding of these subjects and apply them to real-world situations. So whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the brain and behavior, this book is a valuable resource for you.

ISBN-13: 9780357798232
Edition number: 5 ed