Foundations of Physiological Psychology (with Neuroscience Animations and Student Study Guide CD-ROM): International Edition - Softcover

Carlson, Neil R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205429114 ISBN 13: 9780205429110

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

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This text offers an introduction to the foundations of physiology that incorporates new research, illustrative examples, case studies, and a CD-ROM. This text incorporates the latest studies and research in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology. The text also uses many human examples to help make the material interesting and relevant to student readers.

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Synopsis

Foundations of Physiological Psychology offers an introduction to the foundations of physiology, incorporating the latest studies and research in the rapidly changing fields of neuroscience and physiological psychology. The text uses many human examples, case studies, and a Neuroscience Animations CD-ROM to help make the material interesting and relevant to student readers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0205429114
• ISBN 13: 9780205429110
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 592