Aims and Scope of Behavioral Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience is a bimonthly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Psychological Association. It was established in 1983 and covers research in behavioral neuroscience. The editor-in-chief is Rebecca D. Burwell (Brown University). Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1921 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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