Comprehensive and diverse, Computational Models of Brain and Behavior delves into the intricate world of brain and behavior through a series of detailed articles. Edited by Ahmed A. Moustafa, this first edition explores computational modeling across various aspects of psychology and neuroscience. The book is structured into four key sections: models of brain disorders, neural models of behavioral processes, models of neural processes, brain regions, and neurotransmitters, and approaches to neural modeling. It spans a wide range of topics including psychiatric disorders such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, and dyslexia; neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy; early sensory and perceptual processes; models of olfaction; higher/systems level models and low-level models; Pavlovian and instrumental conditioning; and the integration of information theory with neurobiology. Notably, it also includes coverage on computational approximations to intellectual disability in Down syndrome.

With its extensive content, this book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and professionals interested in understanding the complex interplay between brain function and behavior through computational models.