Physiology, Psychoanalytical Psychology, Physiology - Stimuli & Behavior, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Biochemistry - Hormones, Physiological Psychology, Psychopathology - General & Miscellaneous, Physiology - Biochemical Agents - General & Miscellaneous,
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Overview
Describing the latest findings in both clinical and laboratory research, this volume investigates the behavioral and neural affects of endocrine activity in animals and humans. Each chapter discusses the relationship between normal endocrine control of behavior and the pathological consequences that result from endocrine abnormalities. The relevance to mental health, and basic regulatory homeostatic events are balanced with a basic understanding of how hormones affect behavior and the brain. The book is written to appeal to a wide audience of readers, from the educated lay person to the seasoned M.D. and research scientist.Chapter topics include the effects of endocrine activity on homeostasis, sexual behavior, aggression, circadian rhythms, and affective disorders, in addition to discussing steroid abuse, adrenal steroid effects on the brain, and a detailed investigation on the effects of cholecystokinin and oxytocin.
Editorials
Booknews
Integrates animal and human research on the hormonal contribution to depression, circadian rhythmicity, sexual orientation, aggression, steroid abuse by athletes, and other behavior, as well as the impact of hormones on the function of the brain itself. In each case, explores the relationship between the normal endocrine control of behavior and the pathological consequences of endocrine abnormalities. Accessible to nonspecialists. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
November 17, 1993
Publisher
Academic Press Inc
Pages
407
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780126313307