A comprehensive textbook that presents a clear, engaging introduction to theories and research in biopsychology. A comprehensive textbook that provides a clear, engaging introduction to the theories and research in biopsychology. Introduction to Biopsychology offers everything you need to know about the brain and its behaviour - from sensory systems, eating disorders and sleep to drugs, language and memory. It provides a comprehensive look at the sensory systems which affect our perception and understanding of the world around us, and a unique insight into degenerative diseases of the brain including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases. Each chapter is thoroughly illustrated with engaging diagrams, gures, tables, examples, boxed materials and recent research studies to make the content easy to understand and application-oriented. This book will help biopsychology students, with no background knowledge in biology or psychology, keep abreast of the latest developments in this dynamic and forward-looking area of psychology. Key Features: • Concise and well-balanced coverage of biopsychology • Includes latest research on the neural basis of mental illness, degenerative diseases and genetics • Each chapter aided by insightful pedagogical features such as learning outcomes, key terms and MCQs to test your understanding • A student-friendly approach and lucid language for easy comprehension of the Subject

Sonal Minocha is Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Bournemouth University. Before joining BU, Sonal was Executive Dean at the University of Bedfordshire Business School. Sonal has extensive experience in innovating learning processes to help students prepare for their future careers.

Dean Hristov is also at Bournemouth University, where he is Global Talent Research Analyst. He has been engaged in co-delivery of global HE projects and provides research outputs related to the employability agenda,

• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Publisher Imprint: Sage Texts
• Publication Date: July 6, 2019
• Pages: 296
• ISBN13: 9789353289324
• Item Weight: 950 grams
• Original Price: 695.0 INR
• Edition: South Asia Edition
• Binding: Paperback