Biological Psychology's approach to its material is centered around tenets of effective presentation, making it accessible to all students regardless of their level of scientific preparation. Biological Psychology draws readers into the content with chapter opening Brain Scene Investigations that pose a neuroscience mystery and end with a brief overview of the exciting material that awaits students. Real world clinical case studies reinforce concepts while highlighting the importance of context and current research. Context Matters boxes strengthen students' critical thinking skills by presenting detailed accounts of research studies and demonstrating the varying effects that relevant variables have on specific dependent variables. To further integrate research techniques and expose students to experimental design, Laboratory Explorations outline how different methods apply to various types of research questions. Through this mechanism of storytelling and contextual organization, Biological Psychology conveys the latest information about the brain's design and psychology that cater to a wide range of readers. An enhanced e-book with embedded videos and self-assessment further engages students in the content.
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The textbook provides an updated perspective on topics at the intersection of biology and psychology. The textbook places appropriate emphasis on relevant topics, while also making a concerted effort to provide modernized support materials and to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion."- David Barker, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey This textbook provides engages students in the materials by discussing key concepts in the context of real-world practical issues."- Kit Cho, University of Houston Downtown Adds DEI as well as research updates. Pursues a vision of student-centered additions to help effectively deliver the course."- Eric Wiertelak, Macalester College I love the new emphasis on diversity and inclusion which are currently being emphasized at our institution at this time. I also like the accessibility of this text to those of varying levels of preparation which is a common issue at our institution as well. -LeAnne Epling, University of Pikeville
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Kelly Lambert is a behavioral neuroscientist interested in experience-based neuroplasticity. She enjoys teaching such courses as Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Neuroscience, and Neuroplasticity Seminar. She and her students are interested in using preclinical animal models to learn more about the neurobiology of stress, resilience, depression, parenting, and natural enrichment.
In addition to publishing more than seventy research articles, Dr. Lambert has published two textbooks (Biological Psychology and Clinical Neuroscience) and three mainstream books (Lifting Depression: A Neuroscientist's Hands-On Approach to Activating Your Brain's Healing Power, The Lab Rat Chronicles: A Neuroscientist Reveals Life Lessons from the Planet's Most Successful Mammals, and, most recently, Well-Grounded: The Neurobiology of Rational Decisions.
Dr. Lambert's work has been featured on several news outlets including the National Geographic Radio Show, Big Picture Science, To the Best of Our Knowledge, WIRED, and CBS Sunday Morning. Her behavioral research was described in her 2019 TEDx Bermuda talk.
Dr. Lambert is an outstanding educator and researcher and has received multiple teaching awards:
BL Virginia Professor of the Year (awarded by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching)
BL Outstanding Faculty Award (awarded by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
BL VFIC Hiter Harris Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
BL International Behavioral Neuroscience Society Career Achievement Award
Part I: The Brain in Context
1. Introduction to Biological Psychology
Part II: The Nervous System: Essential Components
2. The Nervous System: Structure and Function
3. Cells and Circuits
4. Neurochemistry, Neuropsychopharmacology, and Drug Addiction
5. Evolving Brains: Neural Development, Neuroplasticity, and Recovery of Function
Part III: The Nervous System: Essential Functions
6. Sensation, Perception, and Adaptation
7. Movement
8. Maintenance and Motivation
9. Sleep, Wakefulness, and Conscious Awareness
Part IV: Neurobiology in Action
10. Emotional Expression and Regulation
11. Friends and Lovers: Affiliative and Reproductive Strategies
12. Learning, Memory, and Decision Making
13. Mental Illness
Appendix: Major Research Methods in This Text
Glossary
References
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Name Index
Subject Index
