Dictionary of Biological Psychology

ISBN-13: 9780415136068 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 896 str.

Philip Winn

Opis

Biological psychology is the study of psychological processes in terms of biological functions. Not only does it play a key role in the study of artificial intelligence, but the drive to find physical solutions to the addictions and psychiatric disorders which afflict modern society is increasing in momentum. A major obstacle to understanding and dialogue in the field has always been the terminology. The terms in this dictionary are drawn from a variety of non-psychological sources such as clinical medicine, psychiatry and neuroscience as well as specialist areas of psychology such as ethology, learning theory and psychophysics. The terms are defined according to their physical properties and their behavioural significance.

Recenzje

'A valuable addition to any college or university library where courses in biological psychology are taught ... Should be extremely useful for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in related areas. Highly recommended.' - Choice, July 2001

'This is a beautifully organized reference tool that will provide psychologists with the biological information they need. As both a researcher and professor of psychology, I am pleased to have a resource that I can turn to for enhancing not only my knowledge but also that of colleagues and students.' - www.doody.com

Spis treści

Entries include: 5-hydroxyindoleactic acid (5-HIAA), anorexia, computational vision, agnosia, crack babies, lateral hypothalamic syndrome, narcolepsy, peyote, post-traumatic stress disorder, precollicular-postmammillary transection, pleasure, xanthines.

O autorze

Philip Wiliams