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.
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.
Table of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to biological psychologyChapter 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
About the author
Rob Sanders is Head of Programme for Psychology at York St. John University.
Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 240 ● ISBN 9780857256942 ● File size 3.4 MB ● Publisher SAGE Publications ● City London ● Country GB ● Published 2014 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 3257010 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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