Physiological Basis of Behaviour - Neural and Hormonal Processes

Zusatztext 'I especially liked the review exercises - brief, pertinent and encouraging, clarifying and reinforcing information for the student.' - Evie Bentley, Head of Psychology at Hayward Heath College 'In depth coverage of the topic area will furnish the student with all the relevant information they need. Easy to read and understand, this book contains appropriate and informative paedological tools which can be utilised to further knowledge and encourage independent study. Important terms are highlighted throughout the text. This is an ideal text for those new to this area, regardless of discipline or level of study.' - Karen Officer, James Watt College, Kilwinning Informationen zum Autor Kevin Silber is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Staffordshire University and an experienced examiner at A level. Klappentext This concise and accessible introduction to neural and hormonal processes discusses the basic techniques of investigating brain structure and function, the structure and functioning of neurons and how the central nervous system is considered for its important role in the control of emotional behaviors. Zusammenfassung The Physiological Basis of Behaviour deals with the basic structures of the central nervous system, the techniques used in neuroscience and examines how drugs affect the brain. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Methods of investigating brain function 2 The neuron 3 Organisation of the central nervous system 4 The autonomic nervous system 5 The endocrine system 6 Homeostasis 7 How drugs affect the brain 8 Classifying psychoactive drugs 9 Drugs and behaviour 10 Study aids

Product details

• Authors: Kevin Silber, Silber Kevin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 17 to 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.1999
• EAN: 9780415186544
• ISBN: 978-0-415-18654-4
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Routledge Modular Psychology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Movements / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Behaviourism, Behavioural theory, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Behaviorism