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Physiology of Behavior- with Neuroscience Animations and Student Study Guide CD-ROM- Eighth Edition

3 stars (ok) - the book came in a reasonable amount of time but was not the same quality as was initially stated. It said the book was brand new but it had bent corners. 3 stars (Book NOT in Good condition.) - Company was prompt and service was great. However, the book was listed in 'good' condition and it is not. I can ignore the writing and hilighting but it had a defect in which it was missing about 50 of it's pages. To me missing pages does not qualify as 'good' condition. These people obviously do not check the quality of thier books. 5 stars (Best Textbook I've Ever Read) - I would like to find Neil Carlson and shake his hand. This is is without a doubt one of the best textbooks I've had the pleasure of using. I'm in my senior year of studying cognitive sciences and so far I've had two courses that used this book. When studying for exams in those course I simply read the relevant chapters. The material is concise, well-organized, summarized just when you need it to be summarized, pockmarked with occasional interesting tidbits and stories, just to keep you interested. Every once in a while there's a small terminology box to refresh your memory on the terms you've just encountered. Simply put, it's a book that makes studying the (rather complex, actually) subject of physiology of behaviour easy. If you need this book for a course, I heartily recommend you buy it instead of just borrowing from friends. I'm not sure why you would want to buy such a book for non-academic purposes and just to read it for the hell of it - but if you do - it's a book that supplies a lot of information in a very easy to digest manner. Two thumbs up. Good job Dr/Prof/Mr/Whatever Carlson... ...
Allyn -amp- Bacon :: Social Science & General :: Sociology :: Psychophysiology :: Psychology :: Physiological Psychology :: Neuroscience :: General :: Neil R Carlson :: :: Physiology of Behavior- with Neuroscience Animations and Student Study Guide CD-ROM- Eighth Edition

 

Principles of Human Physiology

Principles of Human Physiology ...
Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company :: Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology :: Psychology :: Physiological Psychology :: Philosophy :: Education & Teaching :: Cindy L Stanfield :: Willi :: Principles of Human Physiology

 

Biological Psychology with CD-ROM and InfoTrac

4 stars (cells over systems) - I'm a biopsychologist. Kalat is a very good writer with a gift for explaining difficult concepts and for keeping technical issues interesting. I chose his Intro Psych book for my classes for just this reason. My response to this book is a little more mixed. Biopsychology ranges broadly from cellular to systems level research. This book does well at the former level. It gets a little more deeply into the biochemistry than I would prefer but does so well and is impressively up to date. It does less well at the systems level literature. For example, it defines two common imaging terms incorrectly: PET and rCBF (mixing them up with SPECT and PET respectively). Overall, I like the book and chose it for my biopsychology class but every instructor needs to choose based on their own needs for depth and for emphasis. 4 stars (as for textbooks.....) - as for textbooks for a biopsych class, this book is certainly interesting and the enhanced cd is definitely a plus. this book has not yet been used as a pillow for a sudden study break nap. the pictures are clear, the writing is friendly, and it's too bad that more texts can't be like this! 4 stars (Great textbook!) - I'm a freshman Psychology student at the University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands)... I used this book to study for my course Biological Psychology (duh!)... Anyway, this book is very organized, good summaries and a clear explanation of all the important concepts... Even if you don't have much knwoledge of biology, you will understand this book... at least I did... ...
Wadsworth Publishing :: Psychology & Psychiatry & Counseling :: Psychotherapy - Counseling :: Psychology :: Psychobiology :: Physiological Psychology :: Neuropsychology :: Mental Health :: :: Biological Psychology (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

 

Biopsychology with -Beyond the Brain and Behavior- CD-ROM 5th Edition

5 stars (A Masterful Work ) - Pinel's Biopsychology is a masterful work. I can only imagine the immense amount of time and effort that has gone into it. I don't think you can find another book in this field that appeals to such a wide range of readers. I have used this book and previous editions of it as the primary text in the graduate Biopsychology courses I have taught over the past 8 years. This book has consistently earned accolades from my students for presenting what is an otherwise complicated and highly technical subject, in a graspable and witty manner. 5 stars (Excellent book for discerning readers) - I have degrees in neurophysiology, molecular biology, and bioorganic chemistry. I really dislike psych texts; in fact, I really dislike psych. What a bunch of fluff BS. This book accomplishes something rare. It effectively frames discussions of psych topics in terms of their hard science antecedents. Pinel makes it seem as though the field of psych actually lives in reality, or at least has a summer home here. Pinel also tells the story, in segments throughout the book, of a traumatic and relevant experience, making the book read more like an engrossing biography than a text. He always relates his personal experinces, but not so much as to distract from the material itself. Extremely well done. One of the only books I had to buy that I actually wanted to keep. 5 stars (This book brings many counter-intuitive points.) - I found chapters on sleeping and drugs use especially fascinating as they do effectively challenge popular and even professional traditional opinion. To make my point I want to present you a pop quiz based on the book's contents (please keep in mind that the book is counter-intuitive): 1) A person who sleeps four hours a day or less will usually suffer health consequences. True or False? 2) Smoking and Alcohol use are detrimental to one's health, but they are not as dangerous and addictive as illegal drugs. True or Fals...
Allyn - Bacon :: Psychology & Psychiatry & General :: Psychology :: Psychobiology :: Physiological Psychology :: General :: John P J Pinel :: :: Biopsychology with -Beyond the Brain and Behavior- CD-ROM (5th Edition)

 

Foundations of Physiological Psychology with Neuroscience Animations and Student Study Guide CD-ROM

5 stars (Love this book) - I borrowed the 4th ed. of this book from a friend of mine to write up a lecture on synaptic transmissions. It was the clearest, most well-written physio psych book I think I've ever seen. Usually when psychologist try to write about biology they end up doing things like describing neurons as "a fluid-filled balloon" (no joke. Actually saw that in my intro textbook), but Carlson is clear yet intelligent. I would definitely recommend this book and hope to use it in my classes in the future. 4 stars (basic physio psych text) - I am an undergraduate neuroscience major at Univeristy of Massachustts, Amherst, and I had the author of this book , Dr Neil Carlson, as my professor for both the undergrad and grad level of Physiological Psychology course. We used the slightly more advance book called "Physiology of Behavior," but they are both basically the same. I am now a TA for the course, so I know the book pretty well. It is written in exactly the same style as he lectures. This probably because the book was originally developed from notes he used to hand out, which you can tell when reading the book. He has little personal comments inserted in paragraphs; he writes in the first person; he has strange analogies; he sometimes jumps from subject to subject; but overall, the book is quite good. The best things about the book are the diagrams and the cd. They very clearly illustrate exactly what he's discussing, and make the subject at hand easier for students to understand. As for the breadth of the material covered, it seems to be quite wide. He starts off with the basics, like neuron structure and brain anatomy, but then quickly moves on from there to sleep mechanisms, eating behavior, learning and memory, etc. The concentration of the book is on the effects of hormones on the brain and our behaviors resulting from those effects. I would recommend taking some introductory biology courses before trying to tackle the book; my psych major friend ...
Allyn - Bacon :: Psychology & Psychiatry & General :: Psychology :: Physiological Psychology :: Neuroscience :: Neil R Carlson :: :: Foundations of Physiological Psychology (with Neuroscience Animations and Student Study Guide CD-ROM

 

Behavior Modification- What It Is and How to Do It 7th Edition

3 stars (Easy to use, but terribly REDUNDANT!) - As a psychology student, I encounted this book in a behavioral modification course. I was not overly impressed by it, but it does have it's usefulness. For anyone interested in behavior modification, or behavior therapy - whether as an educator, clinician, or even a parent (who might be wondering why their child doesn't seem to be responding to certain "punishment" perhaps?) - this text is written and laid out in a very simple, easily accessible format. Case studies or examples are provided to illustrate the application of new concepts, and most of them are very well chosen. Regardless of prior education on the subject, most individuals will be able to understand it and gain new knowlege that they can apply in the real world. HOWEVER. The chapters, while short, are at times very repetitive - it becomes very hard to follow (motivationally) when you find yourself reading the same concept five times. The book can also seem very dry, and it makes it very tempting to skip over entire sections just to find something more engaging or interesting. Although this book is very easily read and understood - potential readers need to be warned (and actually are in the beginning) that finishing this text will not dramatically increase their ability to change other people, and that any behavioral modification procedures should be used with extreme caution - many behavioral problems result from behavioral modification that was improperly designed or administered! My last word of caution would be that although the majority of these techniques will work in nearly all cases, there will be some cases in which, due to context or individual factors, they will not. Be sure to read it while keeping an open mind to considering practicality and ethical applicability. 5 stars (Textbook, But Not) - I used this book as a special education undergraduate. I found it contained all of the essential information in a format that was not bogged ...
Prentice Hall :: Psychology & Psychiatry & General :: Psychology :: Physiological Psychology :: Behavior modification :: Behavior Therapy :: Behavior :: Applied Psychology :: Joseph :: Behavior Modification- What It Is and How to Do It (7th Edition)

 

Power vs Force- The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior

4 stars (Consciousness Raising) - I have purchased Dr. Hawkins' complete trilogy, this being the first. I am almost done with it. It has verified what I have always felt, that we are all connected. I love that the body "knows" the truth even when the mind doesn't! This proves it scientifically. I was treated by a physician using kinesiology many years ago. It was a pleasant surprise to see the far reaching uses that it can be used for. Wonderful. I cannot wait to read the next 2 in the series. 5 stars (Outstanding.) - I came to reading this book in a most peculiar way. I bought a book for my daughter's 10th birthday titled "Why Some Cats Are Rascals". I did it because of the appealing cover, but my daughter was so impressed with the story that I had to read it too. I also liked it and I went to Amazon to write my review to encourage every responsible mother to buy it too. Why reading other reviews of the book I learned that the author of this children's story was inspired by "Power vs. Force". This made me by THIS book. -- I am so glad I did it. It is the best book of this kind I have ever read. Very enlightening and... POWERFUL. No wonder it can inspire other authors. Bless you, Mr. Hawkins! 5 stars (Astounding Information) - Although I'd known of "muscle testing" for many years, I had no idea how deeply the science of Kinesiology had progressed. Since reading the book, I've put the information to the test and found it spot on for everyday living, critical decision making and saving a great deal of time on projects which were not of value. Of great value, too, in checking out potential business associates, and the truth of various offers being made. No review could possibly get into the depth of this book and its personal potential. ...
Hay House :: Psychology :: Physiological Psychology :: New Age :: Kinesiology :: Human behavior :: Healing - Prayer & Spiritual :: Healing - General :: Consciousness :: Body :: Mind :: Power vs Force- The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior