Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience

Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience is an undergraduate textbook published by Cambridge University Press. The volume examines the relationships connecting the brain, mind, and behavior, focusing on foundational principles while setting aside extraneous details that can impede introductory learning.

The book addresses how neurological activity gives rise to critical functions such as sleep, memory, and language. It also explores how reward systems operate in the nervous system, examining the neural pathways shared by natural motivation and drug responses.

Written in an accessible, conversational style, the text clarifies complex biological topics through straightforward explanations. At the section level, review questions and core concept summaries help students track their progress.