Brain and Behavior (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac ) » (1st Edition)

Bob Garrett was Professor of Psychology at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana for many years and has held numerous positions there, including Chairperson of the department, Faculty Development Coordinator, and Interim Dean for Academic Affairs. Currently, Bob is a visiting research scholar at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Bob received his B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington, and his M.A. and Ph.D. at Baylor University. His research interests include biofeedback and brain hemisphere functions.

This text/CD-ROM introduction to biological psychology includes learning features such as color diagrams and photos, summaries, quizes, and Web exercises. The CD-ROM contains interactive figures, video case studies of real people in clinical settings, interactive exercises, and an online glossary with voice pronunciation. The author teaches psychology at California Polytechnic State University. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

1. What Is Biopsychology? Part One: NEURAL FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR: THE BASIC EQUIPMENT. 2. Communication within the Nervous System. 3. Functions of the Nervous System. 4. Drugs and Addiction. Part Two: MOTIVATION AND EMOTION: WHAT MAKES US GO. 5. Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States. 6. The Biology of Sex and Gender. 7. Emotion and Health. Part Three: COMMUNICATING WITH THE WORLD. 8. Hearing and Language. 9. Vision and Visual Perception. 10. The Body Senses and Movement. Part Four: COMPLEX BEHAVIOR. 11. Learning and Memory. 12. Biological Bases of Intelligence. 13. Psychological Disorders. 14. Sleep and Consciousness. Appendix: Methods of Nervous System Research. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index.