Edition |
4th ed. |
Description |
xxvi, 604, 7, 10, 12, 3, 20 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
Contents |
What are the origins of brain and behavior? -- How does the nervous system function? -- What are the functional units of the nervous system? -- How do neurons use electrical activity to transmit information? -- How do neurons use electrochemical signals to communicate and adapt? -- How do drugs and hormones influence the brain and behavior? -- How do we study the brain's structure and functions? -- How does the nervous system develop and adapt? -- How do we sense, perceive, and see the world? -- How do we hear, speak, and make music? -- How does the nervous system respond to stimulation and produce movement? -- What causes emotional and motivated behavior? -- Why do we sleep and dream? -- How do we learn and remember? -- How does the brain think? -- What happens when the brain misbehaves? -- Answers to section review self-tests -- Glossary. |
Subject |
Neurophysiology -- Textbooks.
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Neurophysiology. |
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Textbooks.
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Subject |
Neuropsychology -- Textbooks.
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Neuropsychology. |
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Human behavior -- Textbooks.
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Human behavior. |
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Brain -- Textbooks.
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Brain. |
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Textbooks.
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Added Author |
Whishaw, Ian Q., 1939-
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Added Title |
Brain and behavior |
ISBN |
1429242280 |
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9781429242288 |
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1464118949 |
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9781464118944 |
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9781464118999 |
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146411899X |
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