Animal Models of Human Behavior: Conceptual, Evolutionary and Neurobiological Perspectives - Hardcover

 
9780471900382: Animal Models of Human Behavior: Conceptual, Evolutionary and Neurobiological Perspectives

Synopsis

Reviews the way in which animal models are used as an aid in understanding human behavior. Covers conceptual and historical issues, evolutionary perspectives, and neurobiological problems. Compares psychological processes in animals and humans. Includes examples of ways in which animal models are utilized to solve specific problems in human psychology. Examines how to go about making interspecific comparisons and some of the problems that may arise.

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