Brain & Behavior

Brain & Behavior
By:Bob Garrett
Published on 2009 by SAGE Publications, Incorporated

The Innovative Biopsychology Text is Now Published By SAGE!Thoroughly updated from the previous edition, Brain &BAD:amp; Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology, Second Editionáengages students with its progressive and accessible content and useful pedagogy. The integration of sensory material into behavioral contexts enhances student interest in topics they often regard as boring. The text includes two chapters not found in other biopsychology texts, on the biological bases of intelligence and consciousness. These discussions build on material from earlier chapters to make a final and convincing case for the power of biological psychology to explain human behavior.New to the Second EditionIncludes more than 500 new references, with 37% of them from 2004 and later. Expands on and combines the material on research techniques that was previously in the appendix with two topics from the first editionÆs introductory chapter, Science, Research, and Theory and Research Ethics, to form the new chapter The Methods and Ethics of Research. Contains more than 60 new illustrations, and 25 others were significantly revised to increase their informational and educational value. Presents new tables where there was a need to organize or summarize complex material. Incorporates thoroughly updated In the News and Application features with the most current information.Integrates the latest findings in our rapidly increasing understanding of genetic influences on behavior Strengthens the theme of the broader societal relevance of biopsychologyPopular features retainedáfrom the earlier edition:Containsáan eye-catching four-color interior design and extensive illustrative art programCovers intelligence &BAD:amp; consciousness in their own separate chapters, which is unique compared to the competition Explores drugs and addiction in a separate chapterBrings the focus on behavior to the forefront. Contains opening vignettes of real life topics that help to make the chapter content come aliveGives ôConcept Checksö at the end of each main section within the chapter that are designed to assist the student in assessing their comprehension of that section. Offers marginal questions throughout the text help keep students focused on the most important points in the chaptersProvides useful end-of- chapter pedagogy such as: ôIn Perspectiveö sections followed by a summary of the key points in the chapter; ôFor Further Thoughtö sections that require the student to think about and complete brief projects that will assist them in their understanding of the chapter content; and ôTest Your Understandingö sections that appear at the end of every chapter help students assess their progress in learning the material presented. This feature contains short answer and multiple choice questions.The robust ancillaries include:InstructorÆs Resource CD-ROM that contains a computerized test bank, PowerPoint Slides, sample syllabi, and suggested in-class and homework assignments.The Student Study Site at www.sagepub.com/garrettbb2study that consists of 14 animations of key biological phenomena, self-quizzes, key term flashcards, SAGE journal articles with accompanying exercises, and web links with accompanying exercises.The Student Study Guide that offers chapter outlines; learning objectives; summary and guided reviews (incorporating key terms and concepts); short-answer and essay questions; and a chapter post-test

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