Biological Psychology
An Illustrated Survival Guide
(Sprache: Englisch)
The 'scientific' aspects of psychology are a concern to many undergraduates, especially those with an arts background. As a result courses in biological psychology tend to be perceived as difficult, and are thus unpopular. However, biological psychology...
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The 'scientific' aspects of psychology are a concern to many undergraduates, especially those with an arts background. As a result courses in biological psychology tend to be perceived as difficult, and are thus unpopular. However, biological psychology forms part of almost all first year undergraduate courses - so students must study it, and need a textbook that is both accessible and comprehensive. By combining cartoons with traditional text, the authors of this book have produced just that - an engaging, readable text that introduces key topics in biological psychology to those with no prior knowledge of the subject.The comic format will give a veneer of 'simplicity' that will help to alleviate students' anxiety about the material, and also encourage memorability of the material. Cartoons also allow for a level of involvement and interaction with the material, especially when it comes to case studies and experiments, and are ideal for showing the diagrammatic elements of biology by becoming part of the dialogue rather than an image beside it.
The more traditional text sections of each chapter will consolidate the key learning topics, and can be used as a revision tool. It will also allow for full referencing, further readings recommendations and chapter summaries.
- a complete primer on biological psychology for those who are approaching the subject for the first time, but do not have a grounding in biology, chemistry and physics
- designed to bring students up to a level where they are ready to use a mainstream textbook - can be read prior to beginning a biological psychology course, or in its early stages
- uses cartoons to take readers on an entertaining tour through key areas including the brain, nervous system, senses, emotions, sex, memory and sleep
- structured topic-by-topic for ease of reference; traditional text sections consolidate the visual information and help with knowledge retention and revision
- designed to bring students up to a level where they are ready to use a mainstream textbook - can be read prior to beginning a biological psychology course, or in its early stages
- uses cartoons to take readers on an entertaining tour through key areas including the brain, nervous system, senses, emotions, sex, memory and sleep
- structured topic-by-topic for ease of reference; traditional text sections consolidate the visual information and help with knowledge retention and revision
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Biological Psychology “
About the Authors.How to Use this Book.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Chapter 1. The Brain and the Nervous System.
Chapter 2. Vision and Audition.
Chapter 3. The Mechanical Senses.
Chapter 4. The Chemical Senses.
Chapter 5. The Control of Movement.
Chapter 6. Temperature Regulation Hunger and Thirst.
Chapter 7. Emotions and Sexual Behaviour.
Chapter 8. Sleep and Biological Rhythms.
Chapter 9. Memory and Learning.
Chapter 10. Evolutionary Psychology.
References.
Subject Index.
Autoren-Porträt von Paulo Aleixo
Paul AlexioPaul has worked as a lecturer in several British universitiessince completing his Doctoral degree in psychology in the early1990s. Currently a Senior Lecturer in psychology, he has variedresearch interests including the application of psychologicalprinciples to educational practice. He has taught a number ofpsychology courses including Biological Psychology for many years.A lifelong interest in comics has led him to explore their use ineducation. This book is one of these explorations.
Murray Baillon
Murray first met Paul when they were both fresh-faced first yearstudents at University. It was here that they took their firststeps as creative partners, writing and performing sketches forstudent revues. They also both read a lot of comics, which createda shared frame of reference that proved invaluable for this book.After graduating with a B.Sc. in Psychology, Murray then moved intoteaching, completing a PGCE at the University of Greenwich. It waswhile teaching in Singapore that Murray took on his firstprofessional work as an illustrator. He continued to fitillustration work around teaching until recently, when he decidedto fit teaching in around illustrating. His work includes fabricprint design; logos; cartoons and comic strips for variouspublications; and children s book illustrations. He has reallyenjoyed the challenges that Paul set him in this book, as he hasnever tried to draw things like angry neutrons before.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Paulo Aleixo
- 2008, 1. Auflage, 272 Seiten, Maße: 27,9 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0470870990
- ISBN-13: 9780470870990
- Erscheinungsdatum: 24.04.2008
Sprache:
Englisch
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