1 The Major Issues
Module 1.1 The Mind-Brain Relationship
Biological Explanations of Behavior
The Brain and Conscious Experience
Research Approaches
Career Opportunities
In Closing: Your Brain and Your Experience
Summary
Answers to Stop & Check Questions
Thought Questions
Author’s Answer About Machine Consciousness
Module 1.2 The Genetics of Behavior
Mendelian Genetics
Chromosomes and Crossing Over
Sex-Linked and Sex-Limited Genes
Sources of Variation
Heredity and Environment
Possible Complications
Environmental Modification
How Genes Affect Behavior
The Evolution of Behavior
Common Misunderstandings About Evolution
Evolutionary Psychology
In Closing: Genes and Behavior
Summary
Answers to Stop & Check Questions
Thought Questions
Module 1.3 The Use of Animals in Research
Reasons for Animal Research
The Ethical Debate
In Closing: Humans and Animals Summary
Answers to Stop & Check Questions
Chapter Ending Key Terms and Activities Terms
Suggestions for Further Reading
Websites to Explore
Exploring Biological Psychology CD ThomsonNOW
2 Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses
Module 2.1 The Cells of the Nervous System
Anatomy of Neurons and Glia
EXTENSIONS AND APPLICATIONS Santiago Ramón y Cajal, a Pioneer of Neuroscience
The Structures of an Animal Cell
The Structure of a Neuron
Variations Among Neurons Glia
The Blood-Brain Barrier
Why We Need a Blood-Brain Barrier
How the Blood-Brain Barrier Works
The Nourishment of Vertebrate Neurons
In Closing: Neurons
Summary
Answers to Stop & Check Questions
Module 2.2 The Nerve Impulse
The Resting Potential of the Neuron
Forces Acting on Sodium and Potassium Ions
Why a Resting Potential?
The Action Potential
The Molecular Basis of the Action Potential
The All-or-None Law
The Refractory Period
Propagation of the Action Potential
The Myelin Sheath and Saltatory Conduction
Local Neurons
Graded Potentials
EXTENSIONS AND APPLICATIONS Small Neurons and Big Misconceptions
In Closing: Neural Messages
Summary
Answers to Stop & Check Questions
Thought Questions
Chapter Ending Key Terms and Activities
Terms
Suggestions for Further Reading
Websites to Explore
Exploring Biological Psychology CD
ThomsonNOW
3 Synapses
4 Anatomy of the Nervous System
5 Development and Plasticity of the Brain
6 Vision
7 The Other Sensory Systems
8 Movement
9 Wakefulness and Sleep
10 Internal Regulation
11 Reproductive Behaviors
12 Emotional Behaviors
13 The Biology of Learning and Memory
14 Cognitive Functions
15 Psychological Disorders
In Closing: The Fascination of Schizophrenia
Summary
Answers to Stop & Check Questions
Thought Questions
Chapter Ending Key Terms and Activities Terms
Suggestions for Further Reading
Websites to Explore
Exploring Biological Psychology CD
ThomsonNOW
A Brief, Basic Chemistry
B Society for Neuroscience Policies on the Use of Animals and Human Subjects in Neuroscience Research
References
Name Index
Subject Index/Glossary
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