Biological Psychology: An Integrative Approach - Softcover

Toates, Frederick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582369738 ISBN 13: 9780582369733

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2000

Synopsis

Behaviour, Psychobiology and Introduction to Neuroscience at the undergraduate level which assumes no prior understanding of science. The first four-colour European entrée in this market.  In a visually appealing format, this text approaches the material from an "integrative approach" to help students see the big picture and how such aspects of the brain as neurotransmission and neuroanatomy relate to "real" psychological topics such as emotion, language and learning, sexual behaviour, anxiety, aggression, recovery from brain damage, depression, and pain. The book focuses on the structures and function of brain anatomy first, then introduces the resulting behaviours. By weaving examples and themes from the Social sciences with a solid introduction into the scientific concepts the book's narrative captures students' excitement and provides them with a foundation necessary for optimum understanding of this dynamic field of psychology.  Using state of the art colour illustrations, concepts are introduced and illustrated with great detail and clarity. A solid pedagogical framework throughout to guide students' learning and substantial support and technology package make this text a compelling learning and teaching tool.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Biological Psychology
An Integrative Approach
FREDERICK TOATES
Biological Psychology is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the biological bases of experience and behaviour. It adopts a gentle hand-holding approach, explaining the fundamental importance of a knowledge of biology in order to grasp and understand behaviour. The level of presentation assumes no prior knowledge of biology.
A wide range of topics are covered, including emotion, stress, consciousness, pain, feeding, drinking and sex. The author's approach carefully integrates related areas of study such as neural science and ethology as well as relevant areas within general psychology.
Key Features
· Packed with rich four-colour diagrams and illustrations
· Assumes no prior knowledge of biology
· Enhanced student-friendly pedagogy with numerous learning aids in every chapter to ensure comprehension
· Includes coverage of American and European research
· Companion Web Site contains multiple choice and revision questions, useful web links and 'signposts' to the latest research material
With its accessible approach and comprehensive coverage, Biological Psychology will be essential, and enjoyable, reading for all students studying courses on biological psychology, the biology of behaviour, psychobiology and neuroscience.
Frederick Toates is a distinguished psychologist and Reader in Psychobiology at the Open University in the UK.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582369738
• ISBN 13: 9780582369733
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 672