Neurobiology of Behavior

<p>Originally published in 1977 the objective of this book was to examine the mechanisms by which the multiple factors or determinants – homeostatic deficits hormonal influences circadian rhythms experiential and cognitive factors – become translated by the central nervous system into thermoregulatory feeding sexual aggressive and other behaviours. A conceptual framework has been used that reflects relevant contributions from biology regulatory physiology physiological psychology and other neuroscience disciplines. The final chapter deals with difficulties in brain-behaviour research in relation to experimental strategies and with crucial problems for future investigation. </p>