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Techniques and basic experiments for the study of brain. This major reference work has 109 chapters covering a broad range of topics with an extensive discussion of the effects of hormones on insects, fish, amphibians, birds, rodents, and humans. This book will embrace every parent and professional puzzling over behavioral challenges and make you question the assumptions about their meaning and reevaluate how to help. The brain and behavior is an entertaining, practical, 15week, master slevel university course taught by dr. Friedman, a leading expert in pd, explains the most common behavioral issues in downtoearth, straightforward language, offers the most current research on available therapies and medications, and provides guidance on ways to communicate with your healthcare team for effective treatment.
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