Applied Biological Psychology

Learn how to apply neurobiology to real-world practice, moving beyond theory to understand brain-based behavior in depth.

The second edition of Applied Biological Psychology explores neuroscientific discoveries like brain imaging, genetics, and cognitive studies to understand behaviors and their connections to psychiatric diagnoses. The first section of Applied Biological Psychology introduces students to foundational neuroscientific theory and research methods, while the second section reviews literature on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and other diagnostic categories. The textbook includes case examples and discussions of special topics and ethics to enhance understanding and emphasizes differences and commonalities across diagnoses. Practical applications and ethical considerations in the second edition help bridge the gap between neuroscience theory and psychological practice.

New to the Second Edition:

• Simplifies complex concepts with easy-to-understand language.
• Explores psychiatric and medical diagnoses through a neurobiological lens.
• Reviews symptom criteria for various diagnoses.
• Presents treatment methods with neurobiological explanations that clarify effectiveness.
• Tests knowledge with review questions that reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment.
• Summarizes key points at the end of each chapter for quick review and retention.

Key Features:

• Discover the latest neuroscience research, linking behaviors with neurobiological processes to better understand psychiatric disorders.
• Examine expanded discussions on genetics and the role of cultural factors in shaping mental health and neurobiology.
• Analyze real-world case examples that connect theory to practice and enhance critical thinking.
• Explore neurobiological and psychological impacts in a new chapter dedicated to topics in childhood maltreatment and trauma.
• Visualize concepts with updated and newly added color images and drawings that enhance comprehension and retention of the material.