Essential Biological Psychology / Edition 1

by G Neil Martin

Overview

This is an accessible, well-written and well-illustrated account of the study of interplay between physiology and behavior. It is essential reading for undergraduates taking courses in biological or physiological psychology as well as anyone taking courses in neuropsychology or behavioral neuroscience. Neil covers all the major topics within bio-psychology, and evaluates the most up-to-date findings, particularly within neuroscience and neuroimaging research. The text includes pedagogical aids, including definitions of key terms, learning objectives, and question and answer sections.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780340808979
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/30/2003
Series:	Essential Psychology
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Age Range:	16 Years

About the Author

G Neil Martin is Principal Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University and is also associate editor for The Psychologist.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What is biological psychology?
Chapter 2 Approaches to studying biological psychology
Chapter 3 The nervous system and how it works
Chapter 4 The brain: its structures, regions and functions
Chapter 5 The sensory and motor systems
Chapter 6 Motivation: genes, thirst, hunger, sex and aggression
Chapter 7 Learning and memory
Chapter 8 Emotion and stress
Chapter 9 Language and other higher functions
Chapter 10 Consciousness
Chapter 11 Psychological and degenerative disorders