Psychobiology
BPS Textbooks in Psychology
1. Edition September 2015
672 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-4051-8743-5
John Wiley & Sons
Psychobiology provides a comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the study of psychobiology and the key concepts, topics and research that are core to understanding the brain and the biological basis of our behaviour. Assuming no prior knowledge of biology, the text emphasises the interaction of psychobiology with other core areas of psychology and disciplines. Through the use of exciting and engaging examples, the role of psychobiology in the real world is explored and emphasisised to allow students to connect theory to practice in this fascinating subject.
Preface xix
Acknowledgements xx
Part I In the Beginning 1
Chapter 1 Introduction to Psychobiology 3
Chapter 2 Genetics and Evolution 23
Chapter 3 Neural Development 61
Chapter 4 The Neuron, The Endocrine System and Communication 83
Chapter 5 Neuroanatomy and The Nervous System 117
Chapter 6 Psychobiology and Neuroscience Methods 153
Chapter 7 Psychopharmacology 173
Chapter 8 Animal Learning 203
Chapter 9 Drugs and Behaviour: Behaviour and Drugs 227
Part II Psychobiology: Bringing Biology and Behaviour Together 249
Chapter 10 Perceptual Systems 251
Chapter 11 Motor Behaviour and Control 293
Chapter 12 Executive Functions 315
Chapter 13 Neural Plasticity and Memory 343
Chapter 14 Sex 359
Chapter 15 The Neural Regulation of Homeostasis: Feeding and Drinking 391
Chapter 16 Motivation 409
Chapter 17 Emotion 435
Chapter 18 Sleep and Consciousness 463
Chapter 19 Lateralization and Language 483
Part III The Psychobiology of Psychopathology 499
Chapter 20 Developmental Disorders 503
Chapter 21 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders 523
Chapter 22 Affective Disorders 541
Chapter 23 Stress and Anxiety 559
Chapter 24 Neurodegeneration 583
Chapter 25 Psychobiology: Implications for the Brave New World 603
Glossary 613
Index 633
References (Visit the website to download the references - www.wiley.com/college/chandler)
Acknowledgements xx
Part I In the Beginning 1
Chapter 1 Introduction to Psychobiology 3
Chapter 2 Genetics and Evolution 23
Chapter 3 Neural Development 61
Chapter 4 The Neuron, The Endocrine System and Communication 83
Chapter 5 Neuroanatomy and The Nervous System 117
Chapter 6 Psychobiology and Neuroscience Methods 153
Chapter 7 Psychopharmacology 173
Chapter 8 Animal Learning 203
Chapter 9 Drugs and Behaviour: Behaviour and Drugs 227
Part II Psychobiology: Bringing Biology and Behaviour Together 249
Chapter 10 Perceptual Systems 251
Chapter 11 Motor Behaviour and Control 293
Chapter 12 Executive Functions 315
Chapter 13 Neural Plasticity and Memory 343
Chapter 14 Sex 359
Chapter 15 The Neural Regulation of Homeostasis: Feeding and Drinking 391
Chapter 16 Motivation 409
Chapter 17 Emotion 435
Chapter 18 Sleep and Consciousness 463
Chapter 19 Lateralization and Language 483
Part III The Psychobiology of Psychopathology 499
Chapter 20 Developmental Disorders 503
Chapter 21 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders 523
Chapter 22 Affective Disorders 541
Chapter 23 Stress and Anxiety 559
Chapter 24 Neurodegeneration 583
Chapter 25 Psychobiology: Implications for the Brave New World 603
Glossary 613
Index 633
References (Visit the website to download the references - www.wiley.com/college/chandler)
Chris Chandler is currently a Principal Lecturer in biological psychology at London Metropolitan University. He has taught the biological aspects of psychology at all undergraduate levels and to an extremely diverse range of students, giving him ample experience of how to effectively convey complex information to a wide audience. His research background is in dopamine and addiction, as well as an interest in ADHD.
