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Introduce 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. A best-seller for more than four decades, this book combines a high level of scholarship and thought-provoking content with a clear writing style that makes biological psychology understandable and relevant to psychology students as well as biology and pre-med majors. Amusing anecdotes, quotes from contemporary researchers, precise examples and try-it-yourself activities help convey the excitement behind biological explanations of behavior. Dr Kalat introduces breakthrough findings with more than 500 new research references as recent as 2022. Students 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 also offers intuitive course management tools.
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Introduce 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. A best-seller for more than four decades, this book combines a high level of scholarship and thought-provoking content with a clear writing style that makes biological psychology understandable and relevant to psychology students as well as biology and pre-med majors. Amusing anecdotes, quotes from contemporary researchers, precise examples and try-it-yourself activities help convey the excitement behind biological explanations of behavior. Dr Kalat introduces breakthrough findings with more than 500 new research references as recent as 2022. Students 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 also offers intuitive course management tools.
NEW REFERENCES AND THE LATEST RESEARCH INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTS AS RECENT AS 2022. This edition works with the most current breakthroughs and developments in the field. The author has integrated more than 500 new references throughout this edition, most of which reflect advancements from 2019 to 2022.
LEARNING FEATURES IN EVERY MODULE HELP ENSURE PARTICIPATION AND COMPREHENSION. Each module begins with a list of learning objectives and ends with a list of key terms that include specific page references for review. Every module also includes questions to provoke thought and prompt meaningful class discussion. A set of multiple-choice questions provides an additional tool for student review.
NEW AND HELPFUL ILLUSTRATIONS REINFORCE KEY CONCEPTS. This edition includes numerous colorful and vivid illustrations. Many new illustrations clarify or visually support challenging concepts.
MORE THAN 30 TRY IT YOURSELF EXERCISES ILLUSTRATE PHENOMENA DISCUSSED IN THE TEXT. These simple activities make it easier to understand and remember important concepts. Students try activities to reinforce concepts, such as the blind spot, stimulus binding, motion blindness, vestibular sensation, interhemispheric interactions, movement inhibition and binocular rivalry.
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