Introduction to Biopsychology - 9780132052962

Assumes no background knowledge in biology or psychology and will help any biopsychology student keep abreast of the latest developments in this dynamic and forward-looking area of psychology

This edition:

• Includes a NEW comprehensive and wide-ranging chapter on sensory systems, which affect our perception and understanding of the world around us
• Includes a NEW chapter providing a unique insight into degenerative diseases of the brain including Alzheimer?s, Parkinson?s  and Huntington?s diseases
• Contains an extensively revised chapter on emotion, including information on the fascinating role of frontal lobes in behaviour, and the rise and fall of psychosurgery
• Has been substantially re-written and extended throughout to provide more information and detail on all key areas of the syllabus
• Places a strong emphasis on the historical development of the subject to help students gain a deeper understanding of the main themes in biopsychology
• Describes exciting and up-to-date research, including recent advances in cognitive neuroscience and genetics, which illustrates how the discipline is moving forward.
• New special interest boxes that provide new insights into the brain and will stimulate debate. These include topics such as: how laughter affects the same areas of the brain as cocaine; what happens when a blind person sees again; and whether your sleeping habits make you a lark or an owl!
• This edition includes bibliographies to encourage further reading, and a detailed glossary to help students get to grips with key concepts. It also features search terms to help students locate further information on the Internet.
• The companion website to Introduction to Biopsychology has also been substantially updated and can be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/wickens. This fantastic learning tool provides additional support for students and includes:

·        Interactive animations to bring study of the brain to life

·        Mind Maps to aid learning and retention of information

·        Multiple choice questions and exercises to test progress

·        An essay-writing guide to assist with assignments

·        Links to relevant websites for further research