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This accessible introductory text addresses the core knowledge domain of biological psychology, with focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area. Biological Psychology outlines the importance and purpose of the biological approach and contextualises it with other perspectives in psychology, emphasizing the interaction between biology and the environment. Learning features including case studies, review questions and assignments are provided to aid students' understanding and promote a critical approach. Extended critical thinking and skill-builder activities develop the reader's higher-level academic skills.
Introduction to Biological Psychology
Introduction to Biological Psychology
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this chapter you should:
- have an understanding of what is meant by the term biological psychology;
- have the ability to describe the diverse research methods used in biological psychology;
- have an understanding of the differences between proximate and ultimate levels of explanation.
Introduction
From understanding the role of genetics in the development of anxiety in rodents to looking at brain functioning in schizophrenia, biological psychology is an extremely diverse sub-discipline of psychology, utilising many different methods in finding answers to a large number of different questions. This textbook is a collaboration of five academics who engage in both teaching and research in biological psychology. Indeed, we are hoping that our individual experiences using methods such as EEG ...
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