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An emphasis on key themes provides the framework for the study of biopsychology Request a digital sample - for educators Biopsychology, Global Edition, 11th Edition by authors John Pinel and Steven Barnes presents a clear, engaging introduction to the topic offering a unique combination of biopsychological science and personal, reader-oriented discourse, ideal for students studying Physiological Psychology and Biopsychology courses. Well-known for its accessible and student-focused approach to the discipline, the book successfully interweaves the fundamentals of the field with clinical case studies, social issues, personal implications, useful metaphors, and memorable anecdotes. The plethora of themed features, and visual illustrations will challenge your critical thinking skills and support your understanding of the concepts introduced. The latest edition also incorporates two new emerging themes ('Thinking About Epigenetics' and 'Consciousness') and includes up-to-date coverage of the most recent developments in the field. Samples Download the detailed table of contents > Preview sample pages from Biopsychology, Global Edition >
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Author: John Pinel , Steven Barnes
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
Imprint: Pearson Education Limited
Edition: 11th edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 27.40cm
Weight: 1.320kg
ISBN: 9781292351933
ISBN 10: 1292351934
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 24 March 2021
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Table of Contents
PART I: WHAT IS BIOPSYCHOLOGY? Biopsychology as a Neuroscience PART II: FOUNDATIONS OF BIOPSYCHOLOGY Evolution, Genetics, and Experience Anatomy of the Nervous System Neural Conduction and Synaptic Transmission The Research Methods of Biopsychology PART III: SENSORY AND MOTOR SYSTEMS The Visual System Sensory Systems, Perception, and Attention The Sensorimotor System PART IV: BRAIN PLASTICITY Development of the Nervous System Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity Learning, Memory, and Amnesia PART V: BIOPSYCHOLOGY OF MOTIVATION Hunger, Eating, and Health Hormones and Sex Sleep, Dreaming, and Circadian Rhythms Drug Use, Drug Addiction, and the Brain's Reward Circuits PART VI: DISORDERS OF COGNITION AND EMOTION Lateralisation, Language, and the Split Brain Biopsychology of Emotion, Stress, and Health Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders
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John Pinel is an Emeritus Professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. An award-winning teacher, he is the author of more than 200 scientific papers. He feels that Biopsychology is his major career-related accomplishment. Steven Barnes is an Associate Professor of Teaching, and Associate Head of Undergraduate Affairs, in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Steven is well-regarded for his work related to Online Learning Technologies, student mental health and wellbeing, and Bipolar Disorder (BD).
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