(Ebook) Foundations Of Physioiogical Psychology, 6/E (With Cd) by Neil R. Carlson ISBN 9788131712979, 8131712974

(Ebook) Foundations Of Physioiogical Psychology, 6/E (With Cd) by Neil R. Carlson ISBN 9788131712979, 8131712974

The field of neuroscience research is a very busy and productive one today. A large number of scientists are trying to understand the physiology of behavior, using more and more advanced methods, yielding more and more interesting results. Their findings provide me with much to write about. I admire their dedication and hard work, and I thank them for giving me something to say. Without their efforts I could not have written this book.
I wrote the first edition of this book at the request of my colleagues who teach the course, and who wanted a briefer version of Physiology of Behavior with more emphasis on research related to humans. The first part of this book is concerned with foundations: the history of the field, the structure and functions of neurons, neuroanatomy, psychopharmacology, and methods of research. The second part is concerned with inputs: the sensory systems. The third part deals with what might be called “motivated” behavior: sleep, reproduction, emotion, and ingestion. The fourth part deals with learning and with verbal communication. The final part deals with neurological and mental disorders.