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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