Biopsychology: Physiological Psychology

ISBN-13: 9780333646137 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 224 str.

Sheila Hayward

Opis

Biopsychology provides an examination of the human physiological mechanisms and structures and the influence that these have over the thoughts and behaviours of the individual. In addition, it discusses the influence of the mind over the body. The text is well-illustrated and clearly presents the student with topics covered by A-level syllabuses.

Spis treści

Introducing Biopsychology Sensory Systems.- The Nervous System and Behaviour.- The Endocrine System.- Motivation and Emotion Stress and Anxiety Altered States of Consciousness.- Epilogue.

O autorze

DR SHEILA HAYWARD is a Chartered Psychologist, and works as a Research Associate and Project Manager at the Centre for Occupational and Health Research Unit, at Cardiff University, Wales. She previously taught A level Psychology for 12 years and was an assistant examiner and coursework moderator for AEB Psychology A level.