Study Guide to Accompany Garrett & Hough's Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience

by Bob Garrett, Gerald Hough

Overview

The completely revised Student Study Guide to accompany the fifth edition of Garrett and Hough's Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology includes chapter outlines, chapter summaries, learning objectives, short answer & essay questions with answers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506392455
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	10/13/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	363,574
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Bob Garrett is a Visiting Scholar at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He was Professor of Psychology at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, and held several positions there, including Chairperson of the Department of Psychology, Faculty Development Coordinator, and Interim Dean of Academic Affairs. He received his BA from the University of Texas at Arlington and his MA and PhD from Baylor University. He received further training in the Department of Physiology at Baylor University College of Medicine and at the Aeromedical Research Primate Laboratory, Holloman Air Force Base. Bob lives on a 3,200-acre ranch he shares with 47 other families in the hills outside San Luis Obispo. His two sons and three beautiful grandchildren all live nearby.

Gerald E. (Jerry) Hough is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Psychology at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. He received his BA from Purdue University and his MS and PhD from The Ohio State University. He also worked in the lab of Dr. Verner Bingman at Bowling Green State University. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in both departments on anatomy, animal behavior, research methods, psychopharmacology, cognitive neuroscience, physiology, and learning. He has also served as the Undergraduate Advising Coordinator for Psychology, the Chair of the IACUC, and curriculum development for the Cooper Medical School at Rowan University. His research focus is in the neural bases of spatial and communication behaviors in birds, as well as the effect of aging on learning and memory. He received his BS from Purdue University and his MS and PhD from The Ohio State University. Gerald, his wife Kerry, two sons, and parakeet live in southern New Jersey. A lifelong Cubs fan, he was able to experience the joy of a World Series Championship for the first time in 2016 with his family. Dad, wherever you are, they finally did it.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
1. What Is Biopsychology?
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
The Origins of Biopsychology
Nature and Nurture
Post-test
Answers
2. Communication Within the Nervous System
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
The Cells That Make Us Who We Are
How Neurons Communicate With Each Other
Post-test
Answers
3. The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
Development and Change in the Nervous System
Post-test
Answers
4. The Methods and Ethics of Research
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Science, Research, and Theory
Research Techniques
Research Ethics
Post-test
Answers
5. Drugs, Addiction, and Reward
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Psychoactive Drugs
Addiction
The Roles of Genes in Addiction
Post-test
Answers
6. Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Motivation and Homeostasis
Hunger: A Complex Drive
Obesity
Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder
Post-test
Answers
7. The Biology of Sex and Gender
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Sex as a Form of Motivation
The Biological Determination of Sex
Biological Origins of Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation
Post-test
Answers
8. Emotion and Health
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Emotion and the Nervous System
Stress, Immunity, and Health
Biological Origins of Aggression
Post-test
Answers
9. Hearing and Language
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Emotion and the Nervous System
Language
Post-test
Answers
10. Vision and Visual Perception
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Light and the Visual Apparatus
Color Vision
Form Vision
The Perception of Objects, Color, and Movement
Post-test
Answers
11. The Body Senses and Movement
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
The Body Senses
Movement
Post-test
Answers
12. Learning and Memory
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Learning as the Storage of Memories
Brain Changes in Learning
Learning Deficiencies and Disorders
Post-test
Answers
13. Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
The Nature of Intelligence
The Origins of Intelligence
Deficiencies and Disorders of Intelligence
Post-test
Answers
14. Psychological Disorders
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Schizophrenia
Affective Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Post-test
Answers
15. Sleep and Consciousness
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Sleep and Dreaming
The Neural Bases of Consciousness
Post-test
Answers