Physiological Psychology

Introducing Neuropsychology, Second Edition investigates the functions of the brain and explores the relationships between brain systems and human behaviour. The material is presented in a jargon-free, easy to understand manner and aims to guide students...

This work presents a systematic analysis of the psychological phenomena associated with the concept of mental representations-also referred to as cognitive or internal representations. A major restatement of a theory the author first developed in his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312541521Author Robert A BurtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 213mm *...

A concise overview of the neuropsychology of psychopathy, written in layman's terms The last two decades have seen tremendous growth in biological research on psychopathy, a mental disorder distinguished by traits including a lack of empathy or...

Biological Psychology offers a highly visual, in-depth guide to the basic biological functions of the brain that you will need to learn throughout the course of your psychology degree. This edition boasts a revamped learning structure with a strong...

This book traces the evolution of the concept of the unconscious from an intangible, metapsychological abstraction to a psychoneurobiological function of a tangible brain. An integration of current findings in the neurobiological and developmental...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780369361707Author Catherine M PittmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 436Imprint ReadHowYouWantPublisher ReadHowYouWantWeight(grams) 608gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641522359Author Kitty MartoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 191mm...

During the past decade a diverse group of disciplines have simultaneously intensified their attention upon the scientific study of emotion. This proliferation of research on affective phenomena has been paralleled by an acceleration of investigations of...

In this book, Murphy brings together a team of international experts to review cutting-edge scientific literature from the field of psychobiology and related disciplines which addresses important questions and broadens our understanding of substance use...

This book is something new in psychoanalytical exposition-both in its subject matter and its form of presentation. It attempts to convey, in everyday language understandable to the layman, some of the unconscious mental processes which underlie the...

Understand the foundations of biological psychology and explore the stories behind important discoveries in the field. Everything you need to know about brain and behaviour - from sensory systems, eating disorders and sleep to drugs, language and memory...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692354759Author Karen RachelsFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Karen Rachels, MftPublisher Karen Rachels, MftWeight(grams) 485gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

What can't neuroscience tell us about ourselves? Since fMRI,functional magnetic resonance imaging,was introduced in the early 1990s, brain scans have been used to help politicians understand and manipulate voters, determine guilt in court cases, and...

Cultivation of emotional awareness is difficult, even for those of us not afflicted by serious mental illness. This book discusses the neurobiology behind emotional states and presents exercises for developing self awareness. Topics include mood (both...

The second edition of this comprehensive textbook for students of Neuropsychology gives a thorough overview of the complex relationship between brain and behaviour. With an excellent blend of clinical, experimental and theoretical coverage, it draws on...

Why are some drugs highly addictive? What exactly are the effects of different types of psychoactive drugs? How can they produce such dramatic effects on mood, cognition, sensation, awareness, health and well-being? Understanding Drugs and Behaviour...

While we have known for centuries that facial expressions can reveal what people are thinking and feeling, it is only recently that the face has been studied scientifically for what it can tell us about internal states, social behavior, and...

Now available in a sixth edition, An Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing is the leading textbook in the field of auditory perception, also known as psychoacoustics.The textbook's longevity and loyal readership can be attributed to the accessible...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060507862Author John GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint HarperPerennialPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm)...

This accessible introductory text addresses the core knowledge domain of biological psychology, with focused coverage of the central concepts, research and debates in this key area. Biological Psychology outlines the importance and purpose of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781524746605Author Chantel PratFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint E P Dutton & Co IncPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

What causes a child to grow up gay or straight? In this book, neuroscientist Simon LeVay summarizes a wealth of scientific evidence that points to one inescapable conclusion: Sexual orientation results primarily from an interaction between genes, sex...

Brain Injury not only affects its victim, but those around them. In many cases, relatives are often overlooked despite facing many obstacles accepting and adjusting to a new way of life. Family Experience of Brain Injury showcases a unique collaboration...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101904640Author Daniel G. AmenFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint Harmony BooksPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams)...

The field of aviation neuropsychology helps us to understand and improve human performance and safety in the aerospace industry, both for the estimated 300,000+ commercial pilots and the 4.5 billion passengers they transport every year. This handbook...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618485413Author Alice W FlahertyFormat PaperbackPage Count 307Imprint Houghton Mifflin (Trade)Publisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm)...

According to evolutionary biologists, we are the minders of our genes. But, as Christopher Badcock points out in this book, it is only recently that evolutionists have realized that minders need minds, and that evolution needs psychology to fill the...

Emotions--fleeting, insubstantial, changeable, and ambiguous--seem to defy study and analysis. Nothing is more complex, mysterious, and subject to conflicting theories and interpretations than human emotion. Yet the central importance of emotion in human...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641520751Author Lisa CampbellFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Althea PressPublisher Althea PressWeight(grams) 513gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 13mm

A practical guide for health professionals and trainers, offering evidence-based low arousal approaches to defusing and managing aggressive behaviours in a variety of health care settings. Provides both an academic background and practical advice on how...

What do feeling sick and being afraid of strangers have in common? The answer is that these feelings represent a behavioural drive which evolved in our ancestors to combat the most dangerous threat to survival: infection. Behaviour and emotions...

This book is a practical and helpful guide for therapists that outlines best practice in working with interpreters. It provides an accessible tool for therapists working in a range of settings from small unfunded therapy teams in the voluntary sector to...

This book is designed to advance both theory and practice in the psychological preparation of high-level sports performers. The authors integrate the relevant qualitative and quantitative research literatures with practical knowledge gained via their own...

All neuropsychologists need to know how to produce evidence-based reports. This book brings together experts to provide an in-depth guide to high-quality report writing in a range of contexts, including evaluations of older adults, psychiatric patients,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784560126Author Jimmy PetruzziFormat PaperbackPage Count 271Imprint Upfront PublishingPublisher Upfront PublishingDimensions(mm) 197mm * 132mm * 15mm

This is a definitive, deeply researched biography of Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936) and is the first scholarly biography to be published in any language. The book is Todes's magnum opus, which he has been working on for some twenty years...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250002617Author Miguel NicolelisFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 213mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553375282Author Sam KeenFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 192gDimensions(mm) 190mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262527446Author G. Gabrielle StarrFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdDimensions(mm) 203mm * 137mm * 17mm