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Beschreibung
Unique in its breadth of coverage ranging from historical accounts of drug use to clinical and preclinical behavioral studies, Psychopharmacology is appropriate for undergraduates studying the relationships between the behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs and their mechanisms of action.

BL Chapter-opening vignettes foster student engagement BL Up-to-date and outstanding coverage of current research BL Breakout boxes present novel, and, in some cases, controversial topics for special discussion. Box themes include History of Psychopharmacology; Pharmacology in Action; Clinical Applications; Of Special Interest; and The Cutting Edge BL The book is extensively illustrated with full-color photographs and line art depicting important concepts and experimental data BL Section Summaries highlight key concepts from the section of text just read BL Chapter-ending Recommended Readings offer suggestions for further study BL Enhanced e-Book provides an interactive learning pathway through the content BL End-of-chapter study questions to further aid students
Meyer, Psychopharmacology and it's accompanying enhanced ebook provide engaging features like self-study questions, and clinical case studies, cutting edge research, and applied pharmacology to keep students focused on the content, while providing the scientific depth, breadth, and rigor required for the course.
Unique in its breadth of coverage ranging from historical accounts of drug use to clinical and preclinical behavioral studies, Psychopharmacology is appropriate for undergraduates studying the relationships between the behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs and their mechanisms of action.

BL Chapter-opening vignettes foster student engagement BL Up-to-date and outstanding coverage of current research BL Breakout boxes present novel, and, in some cases, controversial topics for special discussion. Box themes include History of Psychopharmacology; Pharmacology in Action; Clinical Applications; Of Special Interest; and The Cutting Edge BL The book is extensively illustrated with full-color photographs and line art depicting important concepts and experimental data BL Section Summaries highlight key concepts from the section of text just read BL Chapter-ending Recommended Readings offer suggestions for further study BL Enhanced e-Book provides an interactive learning pathway through the content BL End-of-chapter study questions to further aid students
Meyer, Psychopharmacology and it's accompanying enhanced ebook provide engaging features like self-study questions, and clinical case studies, cutting edge research, and applied pharmacology to keep students focused on the content, while providing the scientific depth, breadth, and rigor required for the course.
Über den Autor
Jerrold S. Meyer is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and former Director of the interdeparmental Neuroscience and Behavior Program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Andrew M. Farrar is a Lecturer in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and previously worked as a research scientist in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.

Dominik Biezonski is a Senior Scientist in Preclinical Development at Prevail Therapeutics, which focuses on developing gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

Jennifer R. Yates is the Assistant Provost for Faculty Development, Teaching, & Learning, Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence, and Professor of Psychological Science at Lander University
Inhaltsverzeichnis
  • Chapter 1. Principles of Pharmacology

  • Chapter 2. Structure and Function of the Nervous System

  • Chapter 4. Methods of Research in Psychopharmacology

  • Chapter 5. Catecholamines

  • Chapter 6. Serotonin

  • Chapter 7. Acetylcholine

  • Chapter 8. Glutamate and GABA

  • Chapter 9. Drug Abuse and Addiction

  • Chapter 10. Alcohol

  • Chapter 11. The Opioids

  • Chapter 12. Psychomotor Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamine, and Related Drugs

  • Chapter 13. Nicotine and Caffeine

  • Chapter 14. Marijuana and the Cannabinoids

  • Chapter 15. Hallucinogens, PCP, and Ketamine

  • Chapter 16. Inhalants, GHB, and Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids

  • Chapter 17. Disorders of Anxiety and Impulsivity and the Drugs Used to Treat These Disorders

  • Chapter 18. Affective Disorders: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers

  • Chapter 19. Schizophrenia: Antipsychotic Drugs

  • Chapter 20. Neurodegenerative Diseases, by Jennifer R. Yates, Lander University

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Fachbereich: Andere Fachgebiete
Genre: Importe, Medizin
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9781605359878
ISBN-10: 1605359874
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Meyer, Jerry
Auflage: 4 Revised edition
Hersteller: Oxford University Press Inc
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 225 x 284 x 42 mm
Von/Mit: Jerry Meyer
Erscheinungsdatum: 30.10.2022
Gewicht: 2,536 kg
Artikel-ID: 129546894