Animal Research and Human Health: Advancing Human Welfare Through Behavioral Science (Decade of Behavior)

Chapters describe studies that have advanced understanding of the etio logy and treatment of depression; behavioral techniques and medication s to improve memory in patients with Alzheimer's disease or children w ith developmental disabilities; the importance of stress and nutrition in the development of hypertension; pharmacological, physical, and ps ychological interventions that relieve pain and suffering and allow pa raplegic patients to walk with assistance; and one of the most effecti ve treatments for cocaine and other drug addictions. This book will be an important resource for teachers and students of psychology at many levels, from introductory to advanced, who would like to explore how research with laboratory animals has enhanced and continues to enrich psychology.