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In 16 chapters, global contributors explore the inconsistent empirical data on the psychobehavioral effects of caffeine regarding such issues of interest to coffee, tea, and cola imbibers as caffeine's effects on cognitive and motor performance, mood, attention, and fatigue. They address whether drinks such as espresso can cause dependence; caffeine's interaction with other drugs; the key role of adenosine receptors in the brain; how expectations affect behavior; and bridging the gap between animal and human research. The conclusion calls for further research on the sites and mechanisms of caffeine's action, and its complex effects on diverse tasks. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved


Book Description
The psychobehavioral effects of caffeine on humans is analyzed in this book from an experimental approach. Caffeine and Behavior: Current Views and Research Trends is unique in its emphasis on empirical research and its inclusion of articles concerning the addictive potential of caffeine. Topics covered include addiction, neurotransmission in the brain, brain energy, blood flow, motor stimulation, stress, fatigue, and anxiety. This volume is useful to those in the fields of pharmacology, neuropharmacology, psychopharmacology, psychiatry and experimental clinical psychology.


Book Info
Banaras Hindu Univ., Varanasi, India. Highlights current activities in research related to the psychobehavioral effects of caffeine. For students and practitioners researching caffeine in pharmacology, neuropharmacology, and clinical psychology. Extensive references. Expanded-outline format.

ANNOTATION

This book emphasizes empirical caffeine research from a behavioral standpoint covering caffeine's role in anxiety, mood, depression, stress, perception, attention, memory, fatigue and addiction. It is a valuable resource to those in pharmacology, neuropharmacology, psychopharmacology, psychiatry, and experimental clinical psychology.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The psychobehavioral effects of caffeine on humans are analyzed from an experimental approach. Caffeine and Behavior: Current Views and Research Trends emphasizes empirical research and includes articles on the addictive potential of caffeine. This book is useful for those practitioners and research scientists in the fields of pharmacology, neuropharmacology, psychopharmacology, psychiatry, and experimental clinical psychology.

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In 16 chapters, global contributors explore the inconsistent empirical data on the psychobehavioral effects of caffeine regarding such issues of interest to coffee, tea, and cola imbibers as caffeine's effects on cognitive and motor performance, mood, attention, and fatigue. They address whether drinks such as espresso can cause dependence; caffeine's interaction with other drugs; the key role of adenosine receptors in the brain; how expectations affect behavior; and bridging the gap between animal and human research. The conclusion calls for further research on the sites and mechanisms of caffeine's action, and its complex effects on diverse tasks. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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