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Foundations of Biopsychology

by Andrew Wickens
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Foundations of Biopsychology
Foundations of Biopsychology

Engaging introduction to brain-behavior relationship.

If you're mystified by how our brains influence our actions, "Foundations of Biopsychology" could clear the fog. This book doesn't demand prior knowledge, so you'll feel right at home diving into the complex relationship between brain and behavior. The engaging and modular approach ensures you're not just memorizing facts but really understanding how biopsychology has evolved and continues to evolve. Plus, it's packed with intriguing anecdotes and state-of-the-art research that might just make you see your own brain in a new light.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Foundations of Biopsychology

by Andrew Wickens
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ISBN: 9780131971387
Authors: Andrew Wickens
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science
Related Topics: Neuroscience, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 22 readers)

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Foundations of Biopsychology is an ideal companion for any biopsychology student and is particularly suitable for use on a semester-based course. This book is an introduction to how the brain produces behaviour. It does not assume any background knowledge in biology or psychology. Although academically rigorous, the text adopts an accessible, modular format and is supported throughout by diagrams and images.
 

Engaging introduction to brain-behavior relationship.

If you're mystified by how our brains influence our actions, "Foundations of Biopsychology" could clear the fog. This book doesn't demand prior knowledge, so you'll feel right at home diving into the complex relationship between brain and behavior. The engaging and modular approach ensures you're not just memorizing facts but really understanding how biopsychology has evolved and continues to evolve. Plus, it's packed with intriguing anecdotes and state-of-the-art research that might just make you see your own brain in a new light.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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