The Physiology of Behavior by Neil Carlson and Melissa Birkett is an English-language textbook that provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of behavioural neuroscience. The book is suitable for students in higher education and covers the interaction between biology and behavior.
This thirteenth edition includes, among other things, realistic case studies, chapter questions to support the learning process, and a new chapter on developmental disorders such as autism and ADHD. The extensive and updated illustrations improve the accessibility of complex topics. The book aligns with courses such as Physiological Psychology and Biopsychology and is also available as a digital edition via Revel.
Of interest for psychology programs and related fields, it offers an expert and understandable approach to behavioral neuroscience.