Biological Psychology

by James W. Kalat

Book Overview

In this textbook for undergraduates, Kalat (psychology, North Carolina State U.) discusses biological mechanisms relevant to key issues in psychology. Chapters cover the anatomy and development of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0495603007
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.0" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

great condition

Really useful material, great condition!

Incredibly informative

This book was designed to be a textbook, and usually I'm not really fond of my textbooks. However, this book is incredibly interesting, in addition to being informative. This is most certainly a book which I will keep as a reference book instead of a textbook I want to re-sell.

amazing, insightful, fun textbook

one of the best textbooks i've read in a while. perfect for introduction to neuroscience courses. The book has many illustrations and helpful comparisons, such as comparing the action potential to a toilet! really good textbook!

Yay Biological Psychology

I really like this book so far. Its one of the best textbooks I've ever read. The author makes it really interesting and he uses great examples. The "stop and check" questions are also really helpful in making sure you actually understand what you're reading.

Hands down, the best biological psychology text available

WOW! This is an incredibly illustrated and beautifully laid out book. The information is fantastic. It is suitable for undergraduate level or early graduate level biological psychology--- its not so detailed that it becomes dry and boring, yet, not too simple that it does the same. Its extremely easy to learn from and very up to date. The author, Dr. Kalat, blends in a bit of humor and the most interesting current topics in neuroscience. I highly recommend this text for your course or for an interested enthusiast. You will not be disappointed!

as for textbooks.....

as for textbooks for a biopsych class, this book is certainly interesting and the enhanced cd is definitely a plus. this book has not yet been used as a pillow for a sudden study break nap. the pictures are clear, the writing is friendly, and it's too bad that more texts can't be like this!