An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology, Fifth Edition Nelson & Kriegsfeld-Test Bank

Examination Kit for A Comprehensive Guide to Behavioral Endocrinology, 5th Edition by Nelson & Kriegsfeld

1. ISBN-10

   1605353205
2. ISBN-13

   978-1605353203
3. A Comprehensive Guide to Behavioral Endocrinology, Fifth Edition, maintains all the elements of the highly successful previous versions, offering an up-to-date, unified portrayal of the exploration of hormone-behavior-brain interfaces. Consistently highlighting a comparative methodology, the content delves into the
   endocrine mechanisms that have developed in both human and nonhuman creatures to address shared challenges in survival and procreation. The fifth edition gains from the contribution of an additional collaborator, Lance Kriegsfeld (from The University of California, Berkeley), who brings supplementary competence and instructional
   background in the field of behavioral endocrinology.

   The publication delineates linkages between hormones, the brain, and conduct from a historical vantage point, stressing interconnections between fundamental theories and tracking the inception of significant hypotheses. The book is structured around the central idea that hormones influence behavior by modulating one or more
   of three “components” of behaving organisms–input mechanisms (like sensory or perceptual procedures), the central processing mechanisms of the nervous system (either directly or by impacting its evolution or makeup), and output mechanisms (such as actors or peripheral structures). Notwithstanding
   an expanded coverage of molecular and cellular techniques, the book aims to be user-friendly for students from non-life science backgrounds.

   A Comprehensive Guide to Behavioral Endocrinology, 5th Edition, suits advanced undergraduate and postgraduate seminars in psychology, biology, anthropology, or zoology. It encompasses multiple vital educational attributes:

   *Educational purposes (first time in this edition) are delineated at the commencement of each section.
   *Critical phrases are elucidated in the margins throughout the script.
   *The publication is adorned with vibrant pictures and illustrations.
   *Each section wraps up with a recapitulation of vital facets.
   *Interactive inquiries and recommended supplementary readings are also provided in each chapter.
   *The book endorses nearly 2,400 citations to the literature in the field of behavioral endocrinology.

   A Comprehensive Guide to Behavioral Endocrinology, Fifth Edition, is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate disciplines in psychology, biology, anthropology, or zoology. It incorporates several essential educational utilities:

   *Educational objectives (new in this release) are established at the outset of every section.
   *Critical terminologies are explained through marginal annotations all along the text.
   *Colorful visuals and diagrams enrich the content.
   *Concluding synopses reiterate key points.
   *Interactive discussions and proposed further readings are featured in each chapter.
   *The text references nearly 2,400 works in the field of behavioral endocrinology.

   ASSETS

   For Pupils
   As with earlier versions, the guide is accompanied by animations, videos, online links, audio clips, a comprehensive glossary, and graphics–all accessible through the Companion Website–to facilitate comprehension of the material presented in the book.

   For Educators
   -The Instructor’s Resource Library encompasses digital renditions of all images and tables featured in the textbook. All visuals are supplied in high-resolution and low-resolution JPEG formats, designed and optimized for optimal readability when projected. The figures and tables are also available in ready-to-use
   PowerPoint displays.

   -The Examination Kit encompasses multiple-choice, brief-response, and article queries for each chapter of the textbook. Prepared by the author, these queries serve as a useful asset that can significantly expedite the process of compiling exams and quizzes for the course.