Biological Psychology, 13th Edition

The most widely used text in its course area, James W. Kalat’s BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY has appealed to thousands of students before you. Why? Kalat’s main goal is to make Biological Psychology understandable to Psychology students, not just to Biology majors and pre meds–and he delivers. Another goal is to convey the excitement of the search for biological explanations of behavior. Kalat believes that Biological Psychology is “the most interesting topic in the world,” and this text convinces many students–and maybe you, too–with clear writing, amusing anecdotes and intriguing examples. MindTap, an interactive online learning resource that integrates the text with videos, animations and a virtual bio-lab component, makes learning even easier and more enjoyable.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses
Chapter 2: Synapses
Chapter 3: Anatomy and Research Methods
Chapter 4: Genetics, Evolution, Development, and Plasticity
Chapter 5: Vision
Chapter 6: Other Sensory Systems
Chapter 7: Movement
Chapter 8: Wakefulness and Sleep
Chapter 9: Internal Regulation
Chapter 10: Reproductive Behaviors
Chapter 11: Emotional Behaviors
Chapter 12: Learning, Memory, and Intelligence
Chapter 13: Cognitive Functions
Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders
Appendix A: Brief, Basic Chemistry
Appendix B: Society for Neuroscience Policies on the Use of Animals and Human Subjects in Research