Biological psychology / James W. Kalat.

Author/creator Kalat, James W.
Format Book
Edition10th ed.
Publication InfoBelmont, Calif. : Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, ©2009.
Descriptionxix, 549 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects

Contents The major issues -- Nerve cells and nerve impulses -- Synapses -- Anatomy of the nervous system -- Development and plasticity of the brain -- Vision -- The other sensory systems -- Movement -- Wakefulness and sleep -- Internal regulation -- Reproductive behaviors -- Emotional behaviors -- The biology of learning and memory -- Cognitive functions -- Mood disorders and schizophrenia -- Brief, basic chemistry -- Society for neuroscience policies on the use of animals and human subjects in neuroscience research.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 470-518) and indexes.
LCCN 2008937644
ISBN9780495603009 (hardback)
ISBN0495603007 (hardback)
ISBN9780495603115 (pbk.)
ISBN0495603112 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks QP360 .K33 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold