Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology

by Bob L. Garrett

The Fourth Edition of Brain & An Introduction to Biological Psychology by Bob Garrett showcases our rapidly increasing understanding of the biological foundations of behavior, engaging students immediately with easily accessible content. Bob Garrett uses colorful illustrations and thought-provoking facts while maintaining a “big-picture” approach that students will appreciate. Don’t be surprised when they reach their “eureka” moment and exclaim, “Now I understand what was going on with Uncle Edgar!”

 



“ [T]he topic coverage is excellent. It is what a student taking an Introductory Biological Psychology course should walk away with.” —William Meil, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

 

“I absolutely love this book. I think it is head and shoulders above any other.… The book is just right. I have used every edition so far and students seem to read it and grasp the concepts well. It is clearly written, well illustrated, and explains concepts in an engaging and understandable way. The text reads like it should—a wonderfully written book. It almost reads like a novel, progressing through the topics with a fluency that is rare. It’s perfect for my students.” —Carol L. DeVolder, St. Ambrose University

 

“The text is well organized and has excellent artwork depicting complex brain functions.” —Dr. Catherine Powers Ozyurt, Bay Path College

 

“Excellent use of artwork, good coverage of a range of topics within each chapter.” —M. Foster Olive, Arizona State University

Genres: Psychology, Science, Reference, Nonfiction, Neuroscience, Education

656 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 30, 2014

Reviews

[Daniel Cojocaru · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this manual for a Neuroscience course from my master's in Clinical Health Psychology and I enjoyed it a lot, mainly because of the structured approach.

[Jemma Henderson]

Most intriguing topic of this semester. It is quite hard and complicated, however I am enjoying the challenge

[Diana Marlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this textbook. It was well written, informative, and had plenty of pictures and diagrams to coincide with concepts. The layout and organization was great, easy to navigate, with interesting investigations and end of chapter questions to help solidify understanding. Great introductory overview of behavioral neuroscience.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

the study guide that came with the book was really helpful and a great way to prepare for tests. but there are definietly mistakes between some on the information in the book and the correct answers for some of the chapters in the study guide. so another edit of the book is needed. once that's done though, it will be perfect.