Biological Psychology

Author: Minna Lyons

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Price : $33.00 AUD
ISBN : 9780857256935
Publisher : SAGE Publications Ltd
Imprint : Learning Matters Ltd
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Weight (g) : 0.384
Publication date : 28 March 2014
Produced in : United Kingdom
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Author : Minna Lyons
Series : Critical Thinking in Psychology Series
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Dewey classification : 612.8
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Pages : 240
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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.

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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