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Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior provides an accessible
introduction to the study of human neuroscience. The book has been
carefully designed to accompany a typical entry-level course,
covering core topics including the function and structure of the
nervous system, basic human motivations, stress and health, and
cognitive functioning. In addition to traditional topics, the book
also includes dedicated chapters on the social brain,
neurocognitive disorders, and brain imaging techniques, ensuring
students gain a thorough understanding of the field in its broadest
sense. An evolutionary approach is also taken throughout, providing
a truly unique perspective on our understanding of brain and
behavior. The text is supported by colorful and informative
diagrams, alongside a plethora of student-friendly features such as
learning objectives, case studies and concept checks. The book is
also supported by online resources including an instructor
testbank, basics of neuroscience videos, and interactive brain
maps. Helping students understand the basics of human neuroscience
across evolutionary time, Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior is an
essential text for all students of Behavioral Neuroscience,
especially those approaching the subject for the first time.
Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior provides an accessible
introduction to the study of human neuroscience. The book has been
carefully designed to accompany a typical entry-level course,
covering core topics including the function and structure of the
nervous system, basic human motivations, stress and health, and
cognitive functioning. In addition to traditional topics, the book
also includes dedicated chapters on the social brain,
neurocognitive disorders, and brain imaging techniques, ensuring
students gain a thorough understanding of the field in its broadest
sense. An evolutionary approach is also taken throughout, providing
a truly unique perspective on our understanding of brain and
behavior. The text is supported by colorful and informative
diagrams, alongside a plethora of student-friendly features such as
learning objectives, case studies and concept checks. The book is
also supported by online resources including an instructor
testbank, basics of neuroscience videos, and interactive brain
maps. Helping students understand the basics of human neuroscience
across evolutionary time, Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior is an
essential text for all students of Behavioral Neuroscience,
especially those approaching the subject for the first time.
Written by experimental research expert, Dr. William J. Ray,
Research Methods for Psychological Science introduces students to
the principles and practice of conducting research in psychology in
an engaging, story-telling format. Ray helps students understand
how research increases our understanding of ourselves and our
environment and how logic and best practices can increase our
understanding of human behavior. Whether their future roles will be
researchers, consumers of research, or informed citizens, students
will learn the importance of developing testable hypotheses, how to
evaluate new information critically, and the impact of research on
ourselves and our society. Based on Ray's influential textbook,
Methods Toward a Science of Behavior and Experience, the book
offers up-to-date pedagogy, structure, and exercises to reinforce
the student's learning experience.
1. Broad introductory psychology text with a biological focus which
includes content on brain anatomy (something normally left out of
standard introductory texts). 2. Packed full of pedagogical
features including questions to test reader knowledge, sections to
demonstrate real-world applications and a key terms and concepts
glossary. 3. The book also reflects the latest APA Guidelines for
the undergraduate psychology major (2013).
1. Broad introductory psychology text with a biological focus which
includes content on brain anatomy (something normally left out of
standard introductory texts). 2. Packed full of pedagogical
features including questions to test reader knowledge, sections to
demonstrate real-world applications and a key terms and concepts
glossary. 3. The book also reflects the latest APA Guidelines for
the undergraduate psychology major (2013).
Originally published in 1992, this title came out of a conference
on emotion and cognition as antecedents and consequences of health
and disease processes in children and adolescents. The theoretical
rationale for the conference was based on the assumption that the
development of emotion, cognition, health and illness are processes
that influence each other through the lifespan and that these
reciprocal interactions begin in infancy. The chapters discuss
developmental theories, research and implications for interventions
as they relate to promoting health, preventing disease, and
treating illness in children and adolescents.
Originally published in 1992 this title came out of a conference on
emotion and cognition as antecedents and consequences of health and
disease processes in children and adolescents. The theoretical
rationale for the conference was based on the assumption that the
development of emotion, cognition, health and illness are processes
that influence each other through the life span and that these
reciprocal interactions begin in infancy. The chapters discuss
developmental theories, research and implications for interventions
as they relate to promoting health, preventing disease, and
treating illness in children and adolescents.
Within the last decade there has been a tremendous explosion in the
clinical, theoretical, and empirical literature related to the
study of dissociation. Not since the work done at the tum of the
century by Pierre Janet, Morton Prince, William James, and others
have the psychological and medical communities shown this great an
interest in describing and understanding dissociative phenomena.
This volume is the result of this significant expansion. Presently,
interest in the scientific and clinical progress in the field of
dissociation is indicated by the following: 1. The explosion of
conferences, workshops, and seminars devoted to disso ciative
disorders treatment and research. 2. The emergence of
NIMH-supported investigations that focus on dissociation. 3. The
burgeoning literature on dissociation. According to a 1992 biblio
graphic analysis of the field by Goettman et al. (1992), 72% of all
writings on the topic have appeared in the past decade, with about
1000 published papers scattered across diverse disciplines and
journals. 4. Current interest in dissociation as reflected in the
appearance of major articles and special issues in respected
psychology and psychiatry journals. 5. The initiation of a journal
entitled Dissociation (Richard Kluft, MD, Editor) devoted to the
area."
Within the last decade there has been a tremendous explosion in the
clinical, theoretical, and empirical literature related to the
study of dissociation. Not since the work done at the tum of the
century by Pierre Janet, Morton Prince, William James, and others
have the psychological and medical communities shown this great an
interest in describing and understanding dissociative phenomena.
This volume is the result of this significant expansion. Presently,
interest in the scientific and clinical progress in the field of
dissociation is indicated by the following: 1. The explosion of
conferences, workshops, and seminars devoted to disso ciative
disorders treatment and research. 2. The emergence of
NIMH-supported investigations that focus on dissociation. 3. The
burgeoning literature on dissociation. According to a 1992 biblio
graphic analysis of the field by Goettman et al. (1992), 72% of all
writings on the topic have appeared in the past decade, with about
1000 published papers scattered across diverse disciplines and
journals. 4. Current interest in dissociation as reflected in the
appearance of major articles and special issues in respected
psychology and psychiatry journals. 5. The initiation of a journal
entitled Dissociation (Richard Kluft, MD, Editor) devoted to the
area."
This comprehensive work presents a broad range of cases drawn from
the clinical experience of authors Kenneth N. Levy, Kristen M.
Kelly, and William J. Ray to take readers beyond theory into
real-life situations. The authors take a holistic approach by
including multiple perspectives and considerations, apart from
those of just the patient. Each chapter follows a consistent
format: Presenting Problems and Client Description; Diagnosis and
Case Formulation; Course of Treatment; Outcome and
Prognosis/Treatment Follow-up; and Discussion Questions. Providing
empirically supported treatments and long-term follow-up in many
case studies gives students a deeper understanding of each
psychopathology and the effects of treatment over time. Also of
Interest >Abnormal Psychology, Second Edition: A person-first,
multilevel approach toward a clear and complete understanding of
abnormal psychology-the perfect core text for your course. Use
Bundle ISBN: 978-1-5063-8153-4.
Many books in evolutionary psychology emphasize just a small part
of the total picture. Evolutionary Psychology gives students a
clear understanding of how current psychological knowledge of human
behavior and experience draws from a variety of perspectives. It
begins with an understanding of evolution and the close connection
between organisms and their environment. It provides the student
the basics necessary to see how the environment and the turning on
and off of genes can influence humans and the cultures in which
they live. The book shows that we solve certain problems of life as
many species have done for years. It also shows a glimpse of human
abilities not seen in other species. We use language. We purposely
teach our children. We build large cities that survive long after a
single generation. We create cultures that through their writings
and art can influence other humans thousands of years later.
Current research in social processes, decision making, and brain
imaging is presented in a clear manner throughout the book. The
book emphasizes developmental processes and family relationships,
sexual and social relationships, as well as emotionality and
language. The book concludes by applying an evolutionary
understanding approach to examine the areas of health and disease,
psychopathology, and culture.
This is a thorough revision of a successful introductory text on psychophysiological recording. The authors include information on the most up-to-date equipment used today to do brain scanning and discuss other equipment not available in 1980. A new chapter on signal processing and analysis has been added, and discussions cover nonlinear systems as well as cognitive psychophysiology.
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