Lyons / Harrison / Brewer Biological Psychology

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-0-85725-695-9
Verlag: SAGE Publications
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 242 mm

Reihe: Critical Thinking in Psychology Series

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.

Zielgruppe

All those studying psychology at undergraduate level, particularly years one and two

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lyons, Minna

Harrison, Neil

Brewer, Gayle

Robinson, Sarita

Sanders, Robert L.

Sanders, Rob

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Biologische Psychologie, Neuropsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Robinson, Sarita
Sarita Robinson is Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire.

Harrison, Neil
Neil Harrison is Lecturer in Psychology at Liverpool Hope University.

Sanders, Robert L.
Rob Sanders is Head of Programme for Psychology at York St. John University.

Brewer, Gayle
Gayle Brewer is Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire.

Lyons, Minna
Minna Lyons is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Liverpool Hope University.

Rob Sanders is a chartered psychologist and head of programme for psychology at York St. John University in North Yorkshire. His PhD thesis, ‘Measuring Genetic Liability to Schizophrenia: A Neuropsychological Approach’ was completed whilst working at the Neuropsychiatric Genetic Unit in Cardiff Hospital.