Foundation Of Physiological Psychology (Paperback )  | Released: 2008

Foundations of Physiological Psychology offers an introduction to the foundations of physiology, incorporating the latest studies and research in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology. The text uses many human examples and case studies, to help make the material interesting and relevant to student readers.For Sale in Indian subcontinent onlyFeaturesClear, well-researched writing continues to be applauded by both students and instructors. The illustrations are produced in collaboration with Neil Carlson and Jay Alexander. This author/artist collaboration results in clearer, more consistent, and more student-friendly illustrations than any other physiology textbook. Chapter 12, ???Neurological Disorders,??? continues to be a student and instructor favorite. Each chapter contains the following pedagogy: Learning objectives, prologue, epilogue, interim summaries, and thought questions.ContentsOrigins of Physiological Psychology. Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System. Structure of the Nervous System. Psychopharmacology. Methods and Strategies of Research.Vision. Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses. Sleep and Biological Rhythms. Reproductive Behavior. Emotion.Ingestive Behavior.Learning and Memory. Human Communication. Neurological Disorders. Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders. Autism, Attention-Deficit Disorder, Stress Disorders, and Drug Abuse.