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Introduction to Biopsychology Andrew P. Wickens

Introduction to Biopsychology By Andrew P. Wickens

Introduction to Biopsychology by Andrew P. Wickens


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Explores both the foundations and the history of biological psychology, including stories behind important discoveries in the field. Includes over 250 colour diagrams, the latest research and MCQs to provide psychology students with everything they need to know.

Introduction to Biopsychology Summary

Introduction to Biopsychology by Andrew P. Wickens

Understand the foundations of biological psychology and explore the stories behind important discoveries in the field.

Everything you need to know about brain and behaviour - from sensory systems, eating disorders and sleep to drugs, language and memory. This fourth edition has been fully updated throughout, and includes new figures and diagrams, revised learning features, and clear explanations of over 330 key terms.

Includes:

  • The latest research on the neural basis of mental illness, degenerative diseases, and genetics
  • Key Figure and Special Interest boxes spotlight interesting researchers, studies and discoveries of conditions
  • End-of-chapter MCQs test understanding and support your preparation for assessments
  • 250 full colour diagrams and figures illustrate the key concepts in each chapter
  • Supported by online teaching and learning resources including drag and drop exercises for students, an instructor's manual, testbank, and PowerPoint slides.
Introduction to Biopsychology is essential reading for all Psychology students studying biological psychology.

Introduction to Biopsychology Reviews

An interesting and engaging introduction to biopsychology. The chapters make the case for its importance and give the real-world implications. -- Mark Edwards
Providing a historical approach and evidence, followed by treatments and future directions of the field, this book provides a clear story and structure to the reader and encourages critical thinking. -- Zoe Kolokotroni

About Andrew P. Wickens

Andrew Wickens obtained his PhD From Liverpool University, and spent 2 years as a post doctoral researcher in behavioural pharmacology at Aberdeen before becoming Course Leader for the neuroscience degree at Preston Polytechnic (now University of Central Lancashire) where he spent 27 years. He retired in 2017. Over this time he has written The Causes of Aging, A History of the Brain (which won the British Psychological Society's best textbook of the year in 2018) and Key Thinkers in Neuroscience. Introduction to Biopsychology first appeared in 2000, and is now with SAGE for its fourth edition.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: An introduction to biological psychology, brains and nerve function Chapter 2: The visual system Chapter 3: Sensory systems other than vision Chapter 4: The control of movement Chapter 5: Hunger and eating disorders Chapter 6: Emotional states Chapter 7: Sleep and circadian rhythms Chapter 8: Sexual development and behaviour Chapter 9: Learning and memory Chapter 10: Language and cognition Chapter 11: The biological basis of mental illness Chapter 12: Drugs and addiction Chapter 13: Degenerative diseases of the nervous system Chapter 14: Genes and behaviour

Additional information

GOR013777097
9781529715941
1529715946
Introduction to Biopsychology by Andrew P. Wickens
Used - Very Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Ltd
2021-11-04
792
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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