| Description |
xx, 635 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Integrating explanations -- Ch. 3. Coordinated action: integrating systems -- Ch. 4. Neurons: a closer look -- Ch. 5. The brain: basics of structure and role -- Ch. 6. Development -- Ch. 7. Sensory systems: general principles -- Ch. 8. Vision -- Ch. 9. The other sensory systems -- Ch. 10. The control of movement -- Ch. 11. Learning and memory -- Ch. 12. From reflexes to goals -- Ch. 13. Emotion -- Ch. 14. Stress and coping -- Ch. 15. Pain -- Ch. 16. Motivation -- Ch. 17. Feeding and drinking -- Ch. 18. Sexual behaviour -- Ch. 19. Psychoactive drugs -- Ch. 20. Sleep and waking -- Ch. 21. Cognition -- Ch. 22. Brains, minds and consciousness -- Ch. 23. Integration: understanding how things can go wrong |
| Summary |
"Biological Psychology is an introduction to the biological bases of experience and behaviour. It adopts a gentle hand-holding approach, explaining the fundamental importance of a knowledge of biology in order to grasp and understand behaviour. The level of presentation assumes no prior knowledge of biology." "A wide range of topics are covered, including emotion, stress, consciousness, pain, feeding, drinking and sex. The author's approach carefully integrates related areas of study such as neural science and ethology as well as relevant areas within general psychology." "With its accessible approach and comprehensive coverage, Biological Psychology will be essential, and enjoyable reading for all students studying courses on biological psychology, the biology of behaviour, psychobiology and neuroscience."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [585]-635) and index |
| Subject |
Psychobiology.
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| LC no. |
00032401 |
| ISBN |
0582369738 (paperback) |
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