After reading this chapter, you will be able to

1.1 Define the mind-brain problem in behavioral neuroscience.
1.2 Describe the contributions of philosophers and scientists to the development of behavioral neuroscience as a field of study.
1.3 Identify the role of physiologists in the establishment of modern-day behavioral neuroscience.
1.4 Compare the relative contributions of genes and environment in the development of behavioral characteristics.
1.5 Critique the fixed nature of heredity in shaping behavior.