Handbook of Neuroscience for the Behavioral Sciences - 9780470083550

Noninvasive neuroimaging methods that offer insights into the neural bases of physical and mental functioning are revolutionizing the behavioral sciences. In this two-volume set, Berntson (psychology, psychiatry, and pediatrics, Ohio State U.) and Cacioppo (psychology, U. of Chicago) introduce approaches to mapping mechanisms across neural and behavioral levels of organization (e.g., tools from bioinformatics), logistical issues, and integrative trends in neuroscience. In volume one, contributors to 31 chapters present excellent overviews of advances in understanding developmental processes; cognition/attention, sensation/perception, learning/ memory, and their neural correlates; neuropharmacology; neuroimmunology; and functional neuroimaging techniques. The remaining 32 chapters discuss major themes and theories in the neural bases of normal and abnormal intrapsychic and interpersonal functioning. The final chapter treats movement therapy as a model clinical application in support of neural plasticity. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)