Biological Psychology

This accessible text addresses the core knowledge domain of biological psychology, with focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area. The book 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. Chapters cover: The Nervous System, The Brain, Sensory Systems, Motivation, Emotion, Memory, Language, Consciousness and Behavioural Genetics.