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《生物心理学(第9版)》共15章，分别论述了神经细胞与神经冲动、突触、神经系统的解剖构造、脑的发育和可塑性、感觉系统、觉醒与睡眠、生殖行为、情绪行为、心理障碍等问题。《生物心理学(第9版)》写作风格清新幽默，详略得当，案例丰富详细，学术水平高，为许多重大问题本质的理解提供了非常好的观点和视角，不仅向读者展示了生理学方面的发展，还展示了神经科学、基因学以及进化心理学等领域的知识和成就。

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