,Fundamentals of Brain
and Behavior
Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior provides an accessible introduction
to the study of human neuroscience.
The book has been carefully designed to accompany a typical entry-
level course, covering core topics including the function and struc-
ture of the nervous system, basic human motivations, stress and health,
and cognitive functioning. In addition to traditional topics, the book
also includes dedicated chapters on the social brain, neurocognitive
disorders, and brain imaging techniques, ensuring students gain a thor-
ough understanding of the field in its broadest sense. An evolutionary
approach is also taken throughout, providing a truly unique perspective
on our understanding of brain and behavior. The text is supported by
colorful and informative diagrams, alongside a plethora of student-
friendly features such as learning objectives, case studies, and concept
checks.
The book is also supported by online resources including basics of
neuroscience videos. Helping students understand the basics of human
neuroscience across evolutionary time, Fundamentals of Brain and
Behavior is an essential text for all students of Behavioral Neuroscience,
especially those approaching the subject for the first time.
William J. Ray is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Penn State
University, USA. At Penn State, he was the Director of the SCAN
(Specialization in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience) Program and
was the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program. His research
has focused on approaching clinical questions from a neuroscience
perspective.
,
, Fundamentals of Brain
and Behavior
An Introduction to Human Neuroscience
William J. Ray
and Behavior
Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior provides an accessible introduction
to the study of human neuroscience.
The book has been carefully designed to accompany a typical entry-
level course, covering core topics including the function and struc-
ture of the nervous system, basic human motivations, stress and health,
and cognitive functioning. In addition to traditional topics, the book
also includes dedicated chapters on the social brain, neurocognitive
disorders, and brain imaging techniques, ensuring students gain a thor-
ough understanding of the field in its broadest sense. An evolutionary
approach is also taken throughout, providing a truly unique perspective
on our understanding of brain and behavior. The text is supported by
colorful and informative diagrams, alongside a plethora of student-
friendly features such as learning objectives, case studies, and concept
checks.
The book is also supported by online resources including basics of
neuroscience videos. Helping students understand the basics of human
neuroscience across evolutionary time, Fundamentals of Brain and
Behavior is an essential text for all students of Behavioral Neuroscience,
especially those approaching the subject for the first time.
William J. Ray is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Penn State
University, USA. At Penn State, he was the Director of the SCAN
(Specialization in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience) Program and
was the Director of the Clinical Psychology Program. His research
has focused on approaching clinical questions from a neuroscience
perspective.
,
, Fundamentals of Brain
and Behavior
An Introduction to Human Neuroscience
William J. Ray
