An introduction to brain and behavior
By: Bryan Kolb, Ian Q. Whishaw
Contributors: Whishaw, Ian Q., 1939-
Edition: 3rd ed., International ed.
Publisher: Worth; Palgrave [distributor]
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York; Basingstoke
Language: eng
Number of pages: 608
ISBN-13: 9781429253741; 9780716776918
Subjects: Neurophysiology; Verhalten; Gehirn; Human behavior; Brain
Description: Drawing on their extensive experience in teaching and research, the authors explore the biological basis of behaviour, whilst emphasising clinical aspects of neuroscience and reinforcing its relationship to the human experience.
Notes: Previous ed.: 2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. What are the origins of brain and behavior; title: 2. How does the nervous system function?; title: 3. What are the units of nervous-system function?; title: 4. How do neurons transmit information?; title: 5. How do neurons communicate and adapt?; title: 6. How do we study the brain's structure and functions?; title: 7. How does the nervous system develop and adapt?; title: 8. How do drugs and hormones influence the brain and behavior?; title: 9. How do we sense, perceive, and see the world?; title: 10. How do we hear, speak, and make music?; title: 11. How does the nervous system respond to stimulation and produce movement?; title: 12. What causes emotional and motivated behavior?; title: 13. Why do we sleep and dream?; title: 14. How do we learn and remember?; title: 15. How does the brain think?; title: 16. What happens when the brain misbehaves?