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  • © 1997

Biopsychology

Physiological Psychology

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Part of the book series: Introductory Psychology Series (IPS)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introducing Biopsychology

    • Sheila Hayward
    Pages 1-16
  3. Sensory Systems

    • Sheila Hayward
    Pages 17-46
  4. The Nervous System and Behaviour

    • Sheila Hayward
    Pages 47-88
  5. The Endocrine System

    • Sheila Hayward
    Pages 89-102
  6. Motivation and Emotion

    • Sheila Hayward
    Pages 103-138
  7. Stress and Anxiety

    • Sheila Hayward
    Pages 139-164
  8. Altered States of Consciousness

    • Sheila Hayward
    Pages 165-191
  9. Epilogue

    • Sheila Hayward
    Pages 193-194
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 195-211

About this book

Biopsychology provides an examination of the human physiological mechanisms and structures and the influence that these have over the thoughts and behaviours of the individual. In addition, it discusses the influence of the mind over the body. The text is well-illustrated and clearly presents the student with topics covered by A-level syllabuses.

About the author

DR SHEILA HAYWARD is a Chartered Psychologist, and works as a Research Associate and Project Manager at the Centre for Occupational and Health Research Unit, at Cardiff University, Wales. She previously taught A level Psychology for 12 years and was an assistant examiner and coursework moderator for AEB Psychology A level.

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