Biological Basis of Behavior
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Caroline Cobb, Virginia Commonwealth University
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Publisher: Virginia Commonwealth University
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Introduction to Course
- Neural Conduction & Neurotransmitters
- Neuroanatomy & Neuroscience Methods
- Substance Use and Misuse Overview
- Opioids and Psychedelics
- Biological Rhythms: Sleep and Eating Behavior
- Stimulants and Cannabis
- Emotions, Aggression, and Stress
- Learning and Memory
- Psychopathology: Anxiety, Trauma, and the Schizophrenia Spectrum
- Psychopathology: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Glossary
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An overview of the study of human behavior through a biological lens, this text focuses on the role of the central nervous system and its role in the regulation and control of human behavior. Topics include both structure and function of neurons, neurophysiology of the nervous system, basic neuroanatomy, drugs and behavior, internal regulatory processes, learning and memory, emotions, and some forms of psychopathology.
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Caroline Cobb, Virginia Commonwealth University