Biological psychology / James W. Kalat

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The major issues -- Nerve cells and nerve impulses -- Synapses -- Anatomy of the nervous system -- Development and plasticity of the brain -- Vision -- The other sensory systems -- Movement -- Wakefulness and sleep -- Internal regulation -- Reproductive behaviors -- Emotional behaviors -- The biology of learning and memory -- Cognitive functions -- Mood disorders and schizophrenia -- Brief, basic chemistry -- Society for neuroscience policies on the use of animals and human subjects in neuroscience research.

Dr. James W. Kalat's BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY is the most widely used text in the course area, and for good reason: an extremely high level of scholarship, clear and occasionally humorous writing style, and precise examples. Throughout all eleven editions, Kalat's goal has been to make biological psychology accessible to psychology students, not just to biology majors and pre-meds. Another goal has been to convey the excitement of the search for biological explanations of behavior, and Kalat--a skilled teacher--delivers. Updated with new topics, examples, and recent research findings--and supported by a strong media package--this text speaks to today's students and instructors.