Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience 6th edition (sixth edition)

About this book

Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience 6th edition by Bob Garrett and Gerald Hough helps students understand how the brain and nervous system influence behavior, thought, emotion, and everyday functioning. The book connects biological processes with psychological concepts, making it easier to see how neural activity, brain systems, hormones, genetics, and environmental influences work together to shape behavior.

The 6th edition covers the structure and function of the nervous system, neural communication, research methods in behavioral neuroscience, sensation and perception, movement, sleep and biological rhythms, learning and memory, emotion, stress, motivation, sexual behavior, language, and cognition. It also examines neurological and psychological disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance use, and the effects of psychoactive drugs on the brain and behavior.

This book is especially useful for Psychology Students, Behavioral Neuroscience Students, Neuroscience Students, Biology Students, Cognitive Science Students, Pre Health Students, Nursing Students, and students taking introductory courses in biopsychology, physiological psychology, or brain and behavior. It can also support more advanced study in neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, mental health, and cognitive neuroscience.

For students who want a clear connection between neuroscience and human behavior, this edition offers an approachable way to study brain systems, biological mechanisms, and psychological processes together. The 6th edition, 2022 is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access, so you can begin studying immediately for coursework, exams, research assignments, or further study in psychology and neuroscience.