This accessible introductory text addresses the core knowledge domain of biological psychology, with focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area.
Biological Psychology outlines the importance and purpose of the biological approach and contextualises it with other perspectives in psychology, emphasizing the interaction between biology and the environment.
Learning features including case studies, review questions and assignments are provided to aid students′ understanding and promote a critical approach. Extended critical thinking and skill-builder activities develop the reader′s higher-level academic skills.
Inhoudsopgave
Chapter 1: Introduction to biological psychology
Chapter 2: The brain
Chapter 3: The nervous system
Chapter 4: Sensation and perception
Chapter 5: Emotions
Chapter 6: Memory
Chapter 7: Motivation
Chapter 8: Language
Chapter 9: Consciousness
Chapter 10: Stress and health
Over de auteur
Rob Sanders is Head of Programme for Psychology at York St. John University.
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