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Written in a friendly and engaging manner, Pinel's Biopsychology introduces the fundamentals of modern biopsychology. The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated to keep abreast of the many recent developments in this rapidly changing field. *430 new references keep this text at the cutting edge of its field. *New or expanded coverage of dozens of topics, including: cognitive neuroscience, evolution, the human genome project, human brain scanning, genetic engineering, search for a Parkinson's gene, melatonin and sleep, functional brain imaging, and language. *More coverage of cognitive neuroscience: parallel processing, conscious awareness, and functional brain imaging. *New emphasis on the diathesis-stress model of psychological dysfunction (Ch. 17). *A new section on the pitfalls in thinking about human evolution (Ch. 2). *430 new references keep this text at the cutting edge of its field. *New or expanded coverage of dozens of topics, including: cognitive neuroscience, evolution, the human genome project, human brain scanning, genetic engineering, search for a Parkinson's gene, melatonin and sleep, functional brain imaging, and language. *More coverage of cognitive neuroscience: parallel processing, conscious awareness, and functional brain imaging. *New emphasis on the diathesis-stress model of psychological dysfunction (Ch. 17). *A new section on the pitfalls in thinking about human evolution (Ch. 2). *Features to aid students in remembering the material include bold-faced key terms with marginal definitions, study exercises within chapters, Food-for-Thought discussion questions at the end of chapters, and helpful reference appendices.Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education (Us)
ISBN-139780205309511
eBay Product ID (ePID)95146161
Product Key Features
Number of Pages564 Pages
Publication NameBiopsychology: International Edition
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPsychology
Publication Year1999
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBiological Psychology
AuthorJohn P.J. Pinel
Dimensions
Item Height275 mm
Item Weight1230 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorJohn P.J. Pinel