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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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780357798126
Publisert
2023-02-22
Utgave
14. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Vekt
1315 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Dybde
24 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
624

Forfatter

Biographical note

James W. Kalat is professor emeritus of psychology at North Carolina State University, where he taught introduction to psychology and biological psychology courses from 1977 through 2012. In addition to this book, Dr. Kalat has authored INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY and has co-authored EMOTION. Dr. Kalat has also written journal articles on taste-aversion learning, the teaching of psychology and other topics. He has served twice as program chair for the annual convention of the American Psychological Society, now named the Association for Psychological Science. Dr. Kalat received an A.B. degree summa cum laude from Duke University and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. A remarried widower, he and his wife together have five children and five grandchildren.