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Biological Psychology Fred Toates

Biological Psychology By Fred Toates

Biological Psychology by Fred Toates


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Summary

Provides an introduction to the core topics, concepts, research and debates that are central to our understanding of the brain and the biological basis of our behaviour. This work includes Signposts' and 'bringing things together' that highlight the connections within and between fields of study. It also includes online resources.

Biological Psychology Summary

Biological Psychology by Fred Toates

Biological Psychology 2/e provides a full introduction to the core topics, concepts, research and debates that are central to our understanding of the brain and the biological basis of our behaviour. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and fully updated and includes an expanded treatment of evolutionary psychology and consciousness.

Assuming no prior knowledge of biology, the text uses everyday experiences to fully explain complex concepts in an interesting and accessible way. This is complimented by a range of inventive pedagogical features and extensive full-colour illustrations to stimulate interest and help students develop and test their understanding.

About Fred Toates

Frederick Toates is a Professor of biological psychology at the Open University who has 40 years experience of teaching the subject across the UKand Europe. He has written widely on the subject and in many related areas, including consciousness, emotion, motivation and stress.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Genes, Environment and Evolution

Chapter 3: The Nervous and Endocrine Systems

Chapter 4: Neurons: How They Work

Chapter 5: The Brain: Basics of Structure and Role

Chapter 6: Development and Plasticity

Chapter 7: Sensory Systems: General Principles

Chapter 8: Vision

Chapter 9: The Other Sensory Systems

Chapter 10: The Control of Movement

Chapter 11: Learning and Memory

Chapter 12: Emotion

Chapter 13: Stress and Coping

Chapter 14: Pain

Chapter 15: Motivation

Chapter 16: Feeding and Drinking

Chapter 17: Sexual Behaviour

Chapter 18: Drugs and Addiction

Chapter 19: Sleep and Walking

Chapter 20: Cognition and Action

Chapter 21: Consciousness

Chapter 22: When Things Go Wrong

Additional information

GOR004044497
9780131975316
0131975315
Biological Psychology by Fred Toates
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
2006-11-06
648
N/A
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