Explore the latest developments in biological psychology today with the most widely used text for this area of study: Dr. James Kalat's BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 14E. This edition uses a clear writing style, precise examples and the latest research to make biological psychology understandable and to emphasize its importance to psychology as well as biology and pre-med study. Thought-provoking content, insights from contemporary researchers, amusing anecdotes and even try-it-yourself activities help convey the excitement behind biological explanations of behavior. This edition introduces breakthrough findings with more than 500 new research references as recent as 2022. You explore new insights into brain functions, autism, antidepressants and mental enhancement and weight-loss drugs as well as the latest on auditory changes, pain mechanisms and the olfactory effects of COVID-19. Cengage Infuse digital resources are also available with interactive learning tools.
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1. The Cellular Foundations of Behavior
2. Synapses.
3. Anatomy and Research Methods.
4. Genetics, Development, and Plasticity.
5. Vision.
6. Hearing, the Mechanical Senses, and the Chemical Senses
7. Movement.
8. Wakefulness and Sleep.
9. Internal Regulation.
10. Reproductive Behaviors.
11. Emotional Behaviors.
12. Learning, Memory, and Intelligence.
13. Cognitive Functions.
14. Psycholopathology
Appendix A: Brief, Basic Chemistry.
Appendix B: Society for Neuroscience Policies on the Use of Animals and Human Subjects in Research.
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Product details
ISBN
9780357798126
Published
2023-02-22
Edition
14. edition
Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc
Weight
1315 gr
Height
276 mm
Width
216 mm
Thickness
24 mm
Age
U, 05
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
624
Author