Biopsychology: The Basics is a concise, accessible and illuminating introduction to the field of biopsychology. The book explores what psychology is in the broadest sense and how combining it with a biological perspective offers a deeper understanding of behavior and mental life. Key topics include: - What biopsychology is: understanding the interaction of biology and psychology. - The biology of the brain and how to study it. - How psychological states are related to physiological processes. - The effects of drugs, both therapeutic and recreational, on behaviour and psychology. - How genes and the environment impact psychological development. - The biopsychology of cognition - People in the world: understanding emotions, motivation and communication. - The biological basis of psychopathologies - causes, diagnoses and treatments. - Explanations, mechanisms and the biopsychology of consciousness. With suggestions for further reading and an extensive glossary of key terms, this book is an engaging and ideal introduction for those coming to the subject for the first time.
Philip Winn
Philip Winn is an acclaimed American novelist known for his best-selling book "The Long Road Home". His literary style blends vivid imagery with profound emotional depth, capturing the complexities of human relationships. Winn's contributions to literature lie in his ability to explore the intricacies of the human experience with raw honesty.
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