What Happens When the Brain
Misbehaves?
Chapter 16
INTRODUCTION TO BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR BRYAN KOLB | IAN Q. WHISHAW | G. CAMPBELL TESKEY – SIXTH EDITION
,What Happens When the Brain
Misbehaves?
• Multidisciplinary contributions to brain and behavior
• Psychiatric disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Research challenges
• Is misbehavior always bad?
,Clinical Neuroscience
• Clinical neuroscience
• Specialty in the field of neuroscience that focuses on the
diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders affecting
the brain and central nervous system
• Behavioral disorders are traditionally classified as
social, psychological, psychiatric, or neurological
, Behavioral Disorders (part 1)
• We do not yet understand all of the brain’s parts and
their functions, nor is it clear how the brain produces
mind, a sense of well-being, and a sense of self.
• Significant advances have led to the realization that
while in some circumstances the brain copes
competently with life’s challenges, in other
circumstances, it is not up to the task.
Misbehaves?
Chapter 16
INTRODUCTION TO BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR BRYAN KOLB | IAN Q. WHISHAW | G. CAMPBELL TESKEY – SIXTH EDITION
,What Happens When the Brain
Misbehaves?
• Multidisciplinary contributions to brain and behavior
• Psychiatric disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Research challenges
• Is misbehavior always bad?
,Clinical Neuroscience
• Clinical neuroscience
• Specialty in the field of neuroscience that focuses on the
diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders affecting
the brain and central nervous system
• Behavioral disorders are traditionally classified as
social, psychological, psychiatric, or neurological
, Behavioral Disorders (part 1)
• We do not yet understand all of the brain’s parts and
their functions, nor is it clear how the brain produces
mind, a sense of well-being, and a sense of self.
• Significant advances have led to the realization that
while in some circumstances the brain copes
competently with life’s challenges, in other
circumstances, it is not up to the task.
