Physiology of Behavior

by Neil R. Carlson and Melissa A. Birkett

Book Overview

"The most current, comprehensive, and teachable text for biological psychology" Thoughtfully organized, "Physiology of Behavior" provides a scholarly yet accessible portrait of the dynamic interaction... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205666272
• ISBN13: 9780205666270
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Length: 730 Pages
• Weight: 3.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Excellent for basic neuropsych

This book is clear and does an excellent job of teaching a beginner the basics of neuropsych. Carlson understands this material can at times be dry and difficult and is able to write anecdotally and scientifically.

very valuable

We used this book originally for my physiological psychology course as an undergraduate. I made the mistake of selling the book at the end of the semester. When I began a career in medicine I repurchased the book because it explained pieces of physiology about the brain that were readable, and best of all, understandable. A must-have for physio. psych class but a great addition to regular physiology classes in order to get more detail.This was my favorite text overall of all my undergraduate courses.

AN INTENSE BOOK FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE BRAIN

Being forced to read a textbook at school is one thing, but being asked to read about the brain and its cognitive functions is other. For any one fascinated with the brain, this physiological rollercoaster into the mind is very intense and very in depth. ( At times it may be hard to follow because of the amount of concentration needed to go along with its terminologies). Not recommended as a reference book. It is definately more of a textbook for any medical-school-oriented individual>>>

Excellent text for Nervous system introduction to Undergrads

I have used this text for over 4 years now and have nothing but praises for the manner in which it is written. It covers very difficult material in a reader-friendly manner without downplaying the importance of its contents. As with all texts, while there are some inaccuracies, these do not detract from the overall excellence of the text. In fact, they reflect the vibrant, rapidly changing nature of the field. As Torsten Wiesel said recently, 90% of what we know about the brain has been discovered within this decade, the Decade of the Brain.

Excelent book for the study of the Nervous System physiology

Great book for undergraduate students willing to get to understand the way the nervuos systems works and influences all other systems of the body. Very complete explanations are given about the way visual, auditive and reproductive systems work and get related with outcoming stimuli.