Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology

Thoroughly updated the Second Edition engages students with its progressive and accessible content and useful pedagogy. Covering all the topics of a biological psychology course, yet following an atypical chapter order, the textbook fosters student interest earlier in the course than the traditional format and provides an improved sequence for learning. The integration of sensory material into behavioral contexts enhances student interest in topics they often regard as boring. The text includes two chapters not found in other biopsychology texts, on the biological bases of intelligence and consciousness. These discussions build on material from earlier chapters to make a final and convincing case for the power of biological psychology to explain human behavior. New to the Second Edition - Includes more than 500 new references, with 37% of them from 2004 and later. - Expands on and combines the material on research techniques that was previously in the appendix with two topics from the first edition's introductory chapter, Science, Research, and Theory and Research Ethics, to form the new chapter The Methods and Ethics of Research. This provides research methodology the emphasis it deserves while giving the introductory chapter a sharper focus. - Contains more than 60 new illustrations, and 25 others were significantly revised to increase their informational and educational value. - Presents new tables where there was a need to organize or summarize complex material. - Incorporates thoroughly updated In the News and Application features with the most current information. - Continues showcasing our rapidly increasing understanding of genetic influences on behaviour with discussions of numerous recent findings throughout the text, particularly in regard to obesity, hostility and aggression, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, autism, and schizophrenia. - Emphasizes the theme of the broader societal relevance of biopsychology, from ethical implications of stem cell research to the cost of addictions and disorders to new strategies for treating brain and spinal cord damage. Popular features retained from the previous edition: - Contains an eye-catching four-colour interior design and extensive illustrative art program - Covers intelligence and consciousness in their own separate chapters - Explores drugs and addiction in a separate chapter - Brings the focus on behaviour to the forefront. For instance, Sensation and Perception are introduced in the context of behaviour (e.g., Ch. 9 Hearing & Language). - Contains opening vignettes of real life topics that help to make the chapter content come alive - Gives "Concept Checks" at the end of each main section within the chapter that are designed to assist the student in assessing their comprehension of that section. - Offers marginal questions throughout the text to help keep students focused on the most important points in the chapters - Provides useful end-of- chapter pedagogy such as: "In Perspective" sections followed by a summary of the key points in the chapter; "For Further Thought" sections that require the student to think about and complete brief projects that will assist them in their understanding of the chapter content; and "Test Your Understanding" sections that appear at the end of every chapter help students assess their progress in learning the material presented. This feature contains short answer and multiple choice questions. Ancillaries include: - Instructor's Resource CD-ROM that contains a computerized test bank, PowerPoint Slides, sample syllabi, and suggested in-class and homework assignments. The textbook also comes with a student study site at www.sagepub.com//garrettbb2study It contains 14 animations of key biological phenomena, self-quizzes, key term flashcards, SAGE journal articles and web links with accompanying exercises.

Table of Contents:
Preface Chapter 1: What Is Biopsychology? The Origins of Biopsychology Nature and Nurture In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Part 1: Neural Foundations of Behavior: The Basic Equipment Chapter 2: Communication Within the Nervous System The Cells That Make Us Who We Are How Neurons Communicate with Each Other In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 3: The Functions of the Nervous System The Central Nervous System The Peripheral Nervous System In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 4: The Methods and Ethics of Research Science, Research, and Theory Research Techniques Research Ethics In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Part 2: Motivation and Emotion: What Makes Us Go Chapter 5: Drugs, Addiction, and Reward Psychoactive Drugs Addiction The Role of Genes in Addiction In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 6: Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States Motivation and Homeostasis Hunger: A Complex Drive Obesity Anorexia and Bulimia In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 7: The Biology of Sex and Gender Sex as a Form of Motivation The Biological Determination of Sex Gender-Related Behavioral and Cognitive Differences Sexual Anomalies Sexual Orientation In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 8: Emotion and Health Emotion and the Nervous System Stress, Immunity, and Health Biological Origins of Aggression In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Part 3: Interacting with the World Chapter 9: Hearing and Language Hearing Language In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 10: Vision and Visual Perception Light and the Visual Apparatus Color Vision Form Vision The Perception of Objects, Color, and Movement In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 11: The Body Senses and Movement The Body Senses Movement In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Part 4: Complex Behavior Chapter 12: Learning and Memory Learning as the Storage of Memories Brain Changes in Learning Learning Deficiencies and Disorders In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 13: Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning The Nature of Intelligence The Biological Origins of Intelligence Deficiencies and Disorders of Intelligence In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders Schizophrenia Affective Disorders Anxiety Disorders In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms Chapter 15: Sleep and Consciousness Sleep and Dreaming The Neural Bases of Consciousness In Perspective Summary For Further Thought Testing Your Understanding On the Web For Further Reading Key Terms

Review :
"Very nice illustrations, I like that it is a paperback book. Information is presented at a good level for college students." -- Lisa Kreber, Ph.D 20081117