Full Description
The fifth edition of The Mind's Machine captivates students of all backgrounds through coverage of contemporary research, clinical cases, experiments, and compelling examples that directly relate to their lives and fields of interest.
The Mind's Machine, Fifth Edition, introduces readers to the basics of behavioral neurosciences and the newest and most fascinating discoveries.
This bestselling text offers an engaging introduction to the interdisciplinary topics of introductory behavioral neuroscience. It is designed to cater to a wide range of students including non-science majors, to those majoring in psychology, life sciences, and neuroscience. The Mind's Machine successfully presents neuroscience concepts in a manner that is accessible and that is meaningful to a diverse audience while maintaining scientific accuracy. Moreover, it provides examples from diverse fields within neuroscience, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
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Contents
IntroductionChapter 1 Structure and Function Neuroanatomy and Research MethodsChapter 2 Neurophysiology:The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural SignalsChapter 3 The Chemistry of Behavior:Neurotransmitters and NeuropharmacologyChapter 4 Development of the BrainChapter 5 The Sensorimotor SystemChapter 6 Hearing, Balance, Taste, and SmellChapter 7 Vision: From Eye to BrainChapter 8 Hormones and SexChapter 9 Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal EnvironmentChapter 10 Biological Rhythms and SleepChapter 11 Emotions, Aggression, and StressChapter 12 Psychopathology The Biology of Behavioral DisordersChapter 13 Memory and LearningChapter 14 Attention and Higher CognitionChapter 15 Language and Lateralization
