Physiology of Behavior. Global Edition

II. Highlights of Chapter-by-Chapter Revisions

 

Chapter 1

• A new case study reflecting an application of neuroscience research was added to open the chapter.
• An emphasis on neuroplasticity as an important theme in neuroscience was added.
• New content on contemporary developments in the field of neuroscience was added.
• A new section including information about ethical considerations in research with human participants was added.
• A summary of new research in support of strategies for learning (along with practical suggestions for readers) was added.

 

Chapter 4

• A new case study was added to the beginning of the chapter, including information about bath salts.
• Additional content addressing organization of the field of pharmacology was added.

 

Chapter 5

• Information about deep brain stimulation techniques and application was added.

 

Chapter 6

• The beginning of the chapter was reorganized to provide an introduction to sensation and perception.
• The structure of this chapter was rearranged to better align with the format of subsequent chapters.
• New content was added to provide an overview of the visual pathway.
• The topic of blindsight was added to this chapter.

 

Chapter 7

• A new case study was added to the beginning of the chapter, highlighting the experience of congenital lack of pain receptors.
• Information about the application of mirror box therapy for phantom limb pain was added.

 

Chapter 9

• Revised sleep stage scoring guideline information was added.
• A description of hypnic jerks is now included.
• Research on the experience of lucid dreaming was added.
• Additional research on regional cerebral blood flow in slow wave sleep was added.
• Information about interventions for insomnia is now included.

 

Chapter 10

• This chapter now includes a discussion of the terms sex, gender, and intersex.
• Additional research about prenatal environment and sexual orientation is now included.
• New research about the relationship between testosterone and anticipation of sexual activity is now included.

 

Chapter 11

• A new case study describing the effects of amygdala damage is included.
• Additional information about serotonin, progesterone, and aggression has been added.
• Details about the use of anabolic steroids have been added.
• New information about research on thin slice assessment of emotion is now included.

 

Chapter 12

• New case studies describing interventions for eating disorders have been added to the chapter.
• Information about the risk of mortality in anorexia nervosa has been added.
• New research on satiety signals has been added.
• Additional information about the endocrine response to bariatric surgery has been added.
• Research about brain changes associated with eating disorder interventions has been added.
• New research about environmental factors related to eating is now included.

 

Chapter 13

• New research on motor learning has been added.
• Additional information about neurogenesis has been added.
• New research on spatial memory and the hippocampus is now included.

 

Chapter 14

• A new section describing brain regions involved in learning more than one language has been added.
• New research on aphasia and American Sign Language is now included.

 

Chapter 15

• A new case study describing interventions for traumatic brain injury has been added.
• New information on chronic traumatic encephalopathy has been added.
• New research on interventions in Down syndrome is now included.
• Details about the prevalence of epilepsy and brain tumors are now included.
• New information about the application of deep brain stimulation is included.

 

Chapter 16

• The case study at the beginning of the chapter was revised to reflect the experience of schizophrenia in a young adult.
• New research describing brain changes in schizophrenia has been added.
• Details about symptom progression and prevalence of hallucination type in schizophrenia are now included.
• New information about interventions for schizophrenia is included.
• Risk and protective factors in schizophrenia are now included.
• New research on the use of ketamine in treatment-resistant depression is included.

 

Chapter 17

• A new case study describing the experience of a panic attack in a young adult is now included at the beginning of the chapter.
• The chapter has been reorganized to reflect overlapping content in stress and anxiety disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
• The content of the chapter has been updated to reflect changes in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
• New research on stress and immune suppression has been added.
• New information about treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder has been added.
• Research describing brain changes associated with ADHD is now included.
• New information about interventions for autism spectrum disorder is now included.
• Details about the prevalence for PTSD and comorbidity of PTSD and TBI are now included.
• Information about stress resilience has been added.
• Information about pharmacological intervention to treat and prevent PTSD has been added.
• Information about a cross-cultural comparison of social anxiety has been added.

 

Chapter 18

• The opening case study of this chapter has been updated to reflect trends in opiate abuse.
• The content of the chapter has been updated to reflect changes in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
• New information about interventions for substance abuse has been added.
• Details about abstinence rates following substance abuse treatment have been added.
• New research about adolescent THC exposure and risk of schizophrenia is now included.

 

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System
3. Structure of the Nervous System
4. Psychopharmacology
5. Methods and Strategies of Research
6. Vision
7. Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses
8. Control of Movement
9. Sleep and Biological Rhythms
10. Reproductive Behavior
11. Emotion
12. Ingestive Behavior
13. Learning and Memory
14. Human Communication
15. Neurological Disorders
16. Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders
17. Stress, Anxiety, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
18. Substance Abuse

For courses in Physiological/Biopsychology

An up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible overview of behavioral neuroscience
Physiology of Behavior provides a scholarly yet accessible portrait of the dynamic interaction between biology and behavior. Lead author Neil Carlson and new co-author Melissa Birkett drew upon their experience teaching and working with students to create the new edition of this comprehensive and accessible guide for students of behavioral neuroscience. In addition to updated research, the Twelfth Edition offers an updated art and visual program and a more robust learning architecture that highlights key concepts, guiding students through the text.

 

Features

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States.

 

Updated content ensures a contemporary survey of the field

• UPDATED! The art and visual program has been updated to give the Twelfth Edition a modern, cohesive feel, as well as to keep up with the latest findings and studies in the field.
• UPDATED! The Twelfth Edition’s updated research reflects both the enormous advances made in research methods and the discoveries these methods have revealed. By covering the latest methods and techniques, the authors ensure that the text stays atop the latest trends and findings in the field.

Engaging features foster student understanding

• A case study at the beginning of each chapter describes the experiences of people whose lives are impacted by an important issue in neuroscience. Additional case studies are included elsewhere in the body of many chapters.
• Critical Concepts features in each chapter highlight important topics in neuroscience, and provide opportunities for students to explore them in greater depth.
• NEW! Co-author Melissa Birkett joins Neil Carlson for the Twelfth Edition, assisting in revisions to the chapter structure and the addition of new pedagogical features, which include learning objectives and revised thought questions.

A more robust learning architecture guides student through the text and highlights key concepts

• NEW! As compared to previous editions, key information has been better scaffolded within each chapter. The authors have reorganized material so that readers can better identify important concepts and also better see how those concepts relate to each other in more comprehensive patterns.
• NEW! Learning objectives at the beginning of each major section of the text help students identify and understand the key points from each section. The learning objectives are revisited in summaries at the end of each section.
• NEW! Subheadings in each chapter correspond with the learning objectives and are reinforced in the learning objective summary for each section.
• Thought questions at the end of each section encourage students to think deeply about what they’ve learned.
• Chapter Review questions conclude each chapter, providing a useful review and a more comprehensive opportunity for students to test their understanding.

 

New to this Edition

I. New and Updated Content

 

 Updated content ensures a contemporary survey of the field 

• UPDATED! The art and visual program has been updated to give the Twelfth Edition a modern, cohesive feel, as well as to keep up with the latest findings and studies in the field.
• UPDATED! The Twelfth Edition’s updated research reflects both the enormous advances made in research methods and the discoveries these methods have revealed. By covering the latest methods and techniques, the authors ensure that the text stays atop the latest trends and findings in the field.
• New co-author Melissa Birkett joins Neil Carlson for the Twelfth Edition, assisting in revisions to the chapter structure and the addition of new pedagogical features, which include learning objectives and revised thought questions.

 

A more robust learning architecture guides student through the text and highlights key concepts 

• As compared to previous editions, key information has been better scaffolded within each chapter. The authors have reorganized material so that readers can better identify important concepts and also better see how those concepts relate to each other in more comprehensive patterns.
• Learning objectives at the beginning of each major section of the text help students identify and understand the key points from each section. The learning objectives are revisited in summaries at the end of each section.
• Subheadings in each chapter correspond with the learning objectives and are reinforced in the learning objective summary for each section.