
Biological Psychology
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 24. March 2014
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-85725-848-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
All those studying psychology at undergraduate level, particularly years one and two
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
577 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85725-848-9 (9780857258489)
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Persons
Minna Lyons is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Liverpool Hope University. Neil Harrison is Lecturer in Psychology at Liverpool Hope University. Gayle Brewer is Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Sarita Robinson is Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Rob Sanders is Head of Programme for Psychology at York St. John University.
Content
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
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