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Physiological Basis of Behaviour: Neural and Hormonal Processes [Minkštas viršelis]

(ffordshire University, UK)
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 160 pages, aukštis x plotis: 198x129 mm, weight: 300 g, 3 Tables, black and white
  • Serija: Routledge Modular Psychology
  • Išleidimo metai: 01-Apr-1999
  • Leidėjas: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0415186544
  • ISBN-13: 9780415186544
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 160 pages, aukštis x plotis: 198x129 mm, weight: 300 g, 3 Tables, black and white
  • Serija: Routledge Modular Psychology
  • Išleidimo metai: 01-Apr-1999
  • Leidėjas: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0415186544
  • ISBN-13: 9780415186544
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Outlines basic structures of the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system, and discusses techniques used in neuroscience and effects that drugs have on the brain, for undergraduate students new to higher-level study. Learning features include chapter exercises, essay questions, and summaries, plus practice essays, summaries of key research, and a glossary. Silber is senior lecturer in psychology at Staffordshire University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Recenzijos

'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

List of illustrations
xiii
Acknowledgements xv
Methods of investigating brain function
1(10)
Introduction
1(1)
Neuroanatomical techniques
1(4)
Electron microscopy
2(1)
Chemical staining
3(1)
Brain scans
4(1)
Neurophysiological techniques
5(4)
Lesioning
6(1)
Brain stimulation
6(1)
Recording methods
7(1)
Neurochemical methods
8(1)
Chapter summary
9(2)
The neuron
11(12)
Introduction
11(1)
The structure of the neuron
11(2)
The neuronal membrane
13(1)
The resting membrane potential
13(1)
The action potential
14(2)
Neurotransmitters
16(2)
The synapse
18(2)
Summation
19(1)
Autoreceptors
20(1)
Chapter summary
20(3)
Organisation of the central nervous system
23(16)
Introduction
23(1)
Divisions of the mammalian nervous system
24(1)
The spinal cord
25(1)
The brain
25(9)
Hindbrain
28(1)
Midbrain
28(2)
Forebrain
30(4)
Functions of the CNS
34(2)
Arousal
35(1)
Emotion
35(1)
Language
35(1)
Chapter summary
36(3)
The autonomic nervous system
39(8)
Introduction
39(1)
Structure of the ANS
39(2)
Sympathetic and parasympathetic branches
39(1)
Anatomy of the ANS
40(1)
Central control of the ANS
41(1)
Functions of the ANS
42(3)
`Executive stress' and the formation of ulcers
42(2)
Fight or flight
44(1)
Chapter summary
45(2)
The endocrine system
47(14)
Introduction
47(1)
Hormone release by the endocrine system
48(6)
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland
48(2)
Glandular hormones
50(4)
Feedback mechanisms
54(2)
Functions of the endocrine system
56(2)
Endocrine reactions to stress
56(1)
Endocrine control of the menstrual cycle
57(1)
Other aspects of sexual behaviour
57(1)
Chapter summary
58(3)
Homeostasis
61(18)
Introduction
61(1)
What is homeostasis?
62(1)
Temperature regulation
63(1)
Control mechanisms of temperature regulation
63(1)
Behavioural changes in anticipation of temperature requirements
64(1)
Eating
64(6)
Metabolism
64(1)
Hunger
65(1)
The glucostatic hypothesis
66(1)
The lipostatic theory
67(1)
The ischymetric hypothesis
68(1)
Satiety
68(2)
Summary of eating mechanisms
70(1)
Drinking
70(5)
Water compartments
70(2)
Osmotic thirst
72(1)
Volumetric thirst
73(1)
Drinking satiety
74(1)
Summary of drinking mechanisms
75(1)
Chapter summary
75(4)
How drugs affect the brain
79(8)
Introduction
79(1)
Types of effect that could occur
80(1)
Possible sites for drug effects
81(2)
Examples of drugs and their synaptic effects
83(1)
Diazepam
83(1)
Alcohol
84(1)
Chapter summary
84(3)
Classifying psychoactive drugs
87(12)
Introduction
87(1)
Sedative hypnotics
88(1)
Stimulants
89(2)
Opiate narcotics
91(1)
Hallucinogens and psychedelics
92(1)
Antipsychotic tranquillisers
93(1)
Tolerance, dependence and withdrawal
94(2)
Tolerance
95(1)
Dependence and withdrawal
95(1)
Chapter summary
96(3)
Drugs and behaviour
99(10)
Introduction
99(1)
Depression and the antidepressants
99(4)
Types of depression
100(1)
Features of depression
100(1)
The monoamine theory of depression
101(1)
Drug treatments of depression
101(2)
Schizophrenia and the antipsychotics
103(3)
Features of schizophrenia
103(1)
The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia
104(1)
The serotonin link
105(1)
Drug therapies of schizophrenia
105(1)
The treatment of manic depression
106(1)
Chapter summary
106(3)
Study aids
109(10)
Improving your essay writing skills
109(8)
Practice essay 1
110(2)
Practice essay 2
112(2)
Practice essay 3
114(3)
Key research summary
117(2)
Glossary 119(12)
Bibliography 131(6)
Index 137


Kevin Silber is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Staffordshire University and an experienced examiner at A level.