Biopsychology

Biopsychology: The Basics is a concise, accessible and illuminating introduction to the field of biopsychology. The book explores what psychology is in the broadest sense and how combining it with a biological perspective offers a deeper understanding of behavior and mental life.

Philip Winn is Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom. Madeleine Grealy is Professor of Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Introduction - what is biopsychology? 1. The brain and how to get at it 2. Physiology for psychologists 3. The chemistry of the brain - psychopharmacology 4. Development 5. Cognition 6. Emotions, Motivation and Communication 7. Psychopathologies 8. Overall, what does biopsychology offer?