Biological Psychology
Author(s): Minna Lyons
This accessible text addresses the core knowledge domain of biological psychology, with focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area. The book 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. Chapters cover: The Nervous System, The Brain, Sensory Systems, Motivation, Emotion, Memory, Language, Consciousness and Behavioural Genetics.
General Information
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- : SAGE Publications Ltd
- : Learning Matters Ltd
- : 0.384
- : 28 March 2014
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Minna Lyons
- : Paperback
- : 612.8
- : 240
- : 40 illustrations
More About The Product
Minna Lyons is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Liverpool Hope University. Neil Harrison is Lecturer in Psychology at Liverpool Hope University. Gayle Brewer is Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Sarita Robinson is Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Rob Sanders is Head of Programme for Psychology at York St. John University.
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
