Biopsychology

"Biopsychology" is an introduction to the biological bases of behaviour for students with no previous background in the area. The text focuses on behaviour, acknowledging important recent advances in related neuroscientific fields. New to this edition is a chapter linking genetics, evolution and development, teaching students how to think about the biopsychology of behaviour. Another chapter offers coverage of emotions, stress and psychoneuroendocrinology. Other topics covered include: neural conduction and synaptic transmission; research on eating, drinking and anorexia nervosa; and expanded coverage of the neural mechanisms of sexual behaviour.