Essential Biological Psychology
- Jim Barnes - University of Bedfordshire, UK
Biological processes play a central role in psychology. Drawing on the latest research, this clear and concise textbook provides students with a solid grasp of the relationship between mind and behavior, and a detailed understanding of the underlying structure and physiological mechanisms that underpin it. The functions of the nervous system are explained and implications for health are explored. Throughout the book, Barnes encourages students to evaluate essential concepts and theoretical issues.
A companion website found at www.sagepub.co.uk/barnes consists of PowerPoint lecture slides and a testbank for teachers (50 questions per chapter) as well as interactive self-assessment testbank for students (10 questions per chapter)
Supplements
For Lecturers:
- Multiple choice question-based test banks arranged by chapter that can be used for student assessment
- PowerPoint™ Slides arranged by chapter, which capture key points as well as figures and tables
For Students:
- Interactive Multiple Choice Questions for on-going self-assessment
Clear and beautiful book. It is especially useful for undergraduate students.
I like how clear the book presents the facts. Even though the book lacks of some visual material, I found it more understandable through the highlight and the schemas that were being used. The chapters does not go beyond what my sophomore students would need.
This text makes excellent use of case studies to contextualise theory.
Nice book with clear descriptions. Easy for students to read and understand
This is the ideal text for undergraduate students as well as Postgraduate level who needs to have a very good understanding of the biology of Psychology. It is written in such a way that even the second language student can understand the text. A must for every Psychology student.
This is a very attractively presented book with some very colourful and clear diagrams. Jim Barnes's text is straightforward and concise, so provides essential information quickly with economy.
Excellent recomended reading at the course in cognitive developmental psychology, gives an extra "spice" to the other litterature.
Determined to advanced for student level
Provides an interesting overview of the mind and behaviour, including an exploration of structures and mechanisms
A very useful, all round text
