Biological Psychology

“This fantastic introduction to Biological Psychology brings the subject to life in a way that no traditional textbook can. I will certainly be recommending it.” Brian Wink, Southampton Solent University "My first reaction was that it was both imaginative and courageous. Having read it, I would add that it also makes a significant contribution to the available texts on biological psychology. This approach is just what students are looking for.” Graham Mitchell, University of Northampton Taking a refreshingly innovative approach to the subject, Biological Psychology: An Illustrated Survival Guide uses cartoons as an effective teaching medium. Each chapter is organised into a mini lecture, and offers an accessible introduction to key topics including: The brain and nervous system Vision and audition The mechanical and chemical senses Emotions and sexual behaviour Memory and learning Intended to complement traditional textbooks in the area, Biological Psychology: An Illustrated Survival Guide provides undergraduate and ‘A’ level students with an alternative introduction to biological psychology and an invaluable study aid.

Accompanied by new animations and updated with topical areas such as post-traumatic stress disorder, obesity and pain, this book helps students get up to speed with essential biology and neuroanatomy, understand the application of biology to psychology and delve deeper and think critically about contemporary issues.

The Essential Psychology Series bridges the gap between simple introductory texts aimed at pre-university students and higher level textbooks for upper level undergraduates. Each volume in the series is designed to provide concise yet up-to-date descriptions of the major areas of psychology for first year undergraduates or students taking psychology as a supplement to other courses of study. The authors, who are acknowledged experts in their field, explain the basics carefully and engagingly without the over-simplification often found in introductory textbooks, at the same time providing the reader with insights into current thinking. Essential Biological Psychology is an accessible, well-illustrated and well-written account of the study of the role of the body in behaviour and the effect of behaviour on the working of the body. Covering all the major topics within biopsychology, and evaluating the most up-to-date findings, particularly within neuroscience and neuroimaging research, this textbook is essential reading for first and second level undergraduates taking courses in biological or physiological psychology as well as anyone studying courses in neuropsychology or behavioural neuroscience.

Do you want to know how our biology can impact our behaviour? Have you any wondered the importance of sleep and the meaning of dreams? Do you want to learn how and why we experience the senses we do? If the answer is yes to any of these questions and more, then this is the book for you as you'll learn a lot of great information about biological psychology and how our biology impacts our behaviour. All explained in an interesting and easy-to-understand way. By the end of the book, you’ll learn: · What is biological psychology? · How evolution, hormones and neurotransmitter affect our behaviour? · How our biology affects our behaviour? · And much more… Buy today to start learning the fascinating topic of biological psychology. Biological Psychology Content: Introduction Part One: Introduction to Biological Psychology Chapter 1: History of Psychology Chapter 2: Localisation Chapter 3: Neuroplasticity Chapter 4: Neuroplasticity by Brain Damage and laterization of Function Chapter 5: Genetics Chapter 6: Chromosome abnormalities and Disorders Chapter 7: Evolution Part Two: The Nervous System, Neurotransmitters, Hormones and Pheromones Chapter 8: Historical Thoughts on The Nervous System Chapter 9: The Brain, Anatomy and The Nervous System Chapter 10: The Three Main Divisions of The Brain Chapter 11: Neurotransmitters Chapter 12: Synaptic Transmission Chapter 13: Biological Basis of Drugs: Alcohol, Cocaine, Nicotine And More Chapter 14: Hormones Chapter 15: Pheromones Part Three: Research Methods Chapter 16: Research Methods Chapter 17: How to Pick the Right Research Method? Chapter 18: Psychophysiological Measures Part Four: Primal Drives Chapter 19: Primal Drives Chapter 20: Hunger Chapter 21: Thirst Chapter 22: Reproductive Behaviours Part Five: Sensations Chapter 23: Sensations and Perceptions Chapter 24: Psychophysics Chapter 25: The Senses, The Brain and The Nervous System Chapter 26: Vision Chapter 27: Hearing Chapter 28: Other Senses Five Six: The Psychology of Sleep Chapter 29: Introduction to Sleep Chapter 30: Disruptions to Sleep and the Circadian Rhythm Chapter 31: Stages of Sleep Chapter 32: Function of Sleep and Sleep Disorders Chapter 33: Dreaming

Dr. James W. Kalat's BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY is the most widely used text in the course area, and for good reason: a high level of scholarship, clear writing with amusing anecdotes and precise examples. Kalat's main goal is to make Biological Psychology accessible to Psychology students, not just to Biology majors and pre meds. Another goal is to convey the excitement of the search for biological explanations of behavior, and Kalat delivers. Updated with new topics, examples and recent research findings, the thirteenth edition continues this book's tradition of quality. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Includes established theories and cutting-edge developments. Presents the work of an international group of experts. Presents the nature, origin, implications, an future course of major unresolved issues in the area.

Written for graduate students and trainees in mental health, this is the only text to present neurobiology in the context of clinical issues rather than merely focusing on experimental approaches to biological psychology or structuring it along neurological systems. In clear, easily accessible language the text explains how the brain and nervous system are linked to mental disorders. It integrates information from many aspects of neurobiological research, including imaging, neuropsychology, and genetics in order to foster an in-depth understanding of the psychiatric presentation of disorders that mental health professionals encounter in their practices. To facilitate student learning and clarify the connection between neurobiological foundations and clinical presentation, the text includes case studies, cognitive data, imaging results, genetic testing results, and illustrations. It examines major psychological disorders from behavioral, emotional, biological, cognitive and neurophysiological perspectives as they relate to brain structure and the major systems. Special topic sections highlight ethical, research, and treatment concerns for mental health practitioners. Each chapter concludes with summations and review questions. Written for graduate level students in clinical, counseling, and school psychology programs, the text fulfills APA accreditation requirements for coursework in the biological bases of behavior. While the textís primary aim is to help students understand neurobiological information as an important component of a therapeutic framework, it also concisely addresses micro and macro anatomy as relates to neurobiology. Also included are such supplementary teaching materials as test questions and PowerPoint slides of illustrations. Key Features: Focuses on the connection between neurobiology and clinical presentation Presents complex information clearly and concisely Highlights special topics in neurobiology ethics, research, and treatment Integrates information from imaging, neuropsychology, and genetics testing Prepares graduate students in clinical, counseling, and school psychology for professional practice

Drawing on the latest exciting research, Essential Biological Psychology provides students with a solid grasp of the relationship between mind and behaviour, and a detailed understanding of the underlying structure and physiological mechanisms that underpin it. The functions of the nervous system are explained and implications for health are explored. Throughout the book, Jim Barnes encourages students to evaluate essential concepts and theoretical issues. Features include: key concepts highlighted throughout the text enables students to grasp the fundamental knowledge and understanding of the structures and functions of the human nervous system that are relevant to the study of psychology the snapshot of key studies detailed in the textboxes allow critical evaluation of the role of physiology in human behaviour against a backdrop of up to date research clear explanations of the key methods in the text give students an appreciation of the contributions made by the different approaches and research methods that are used in biological psychology memory maps and diagrams within the text encourage learning and allow students to formulate memory aids to assist recall in exam conditions a companion website found at www.sagepub.co.uk/barnes consists of PowerPoint lecture slides and a testbank for teachers (50 questions per chapter) as well as interactive self-assessment testbank for students (10 questions per chapter)

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The International Handbook of Psychology is an authoritative resource covering all the main areas of psychological science and written by an outstanding set of authors from around the world. The 31 chapters cover not only scientific but also applied cross-disciplinary aspects. Supervised by an International Editorial Advisory Board (IEAB) of 13 eminent psychologists and edited by Professors Kurt Pawlik and Mark R Rosenzweig, it is being published under the auspices of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) by SAGE Publications Ltd in London. The International Handbook of Psychology will be invaluable to advanced undergraduates, graduate students and academics in psychology, and will also be of interest to students of education, sociology, political science, humanities, philosophy, informatics, cognitive sciences, neuroscience, legal sciences and criminology, and will serve as a general resource reference text, written at a level comparable to Scientific American. `This impressive volume covers a tremendous amount of work. It is well organized: authors have generally kept to a standard brief. It is also truly international both in authorship and the origin of the work referenced. This will provide a very useful reference book for undergraduate and post-graduate students' - British Journal of Educational Psychology