Biological Psychology

by James W. Kalat

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780357798126
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	02/22/2023
Edition description:	14th ed.
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.79(h) x 1.02(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

New edition of an introductory text focusing on the biological mechanisms that are most relevant to key issues in psychology--topics such as the mind-body problem, the development of language and learning, sexual behavior, alcoholism, psychosomatic illnesses, recovery from brain damage, depression, and schizophrenia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"Very accessible to students. Well organized within each chapter and the modular structure allows instructors flexibility to customize their course. It is well written and has ample illustrations and real world application of concepts."

"Very well written and easy to follow. Students find it very reader-friendly. It is up to the students' writing levels. The author includes key terms when necessary; [the book] suffices to cover biological psychology."

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