Biopsychology: The Basics is a concise, accessible and illuminating introduction to the field of biopsychology. The book explores what psychology is in the broadest sense and how combining it with a biological perspective offers a deeper understanding of behavior and mental life. Key topics include the following: • What biopsychology is: understanding the interaction of biology and psychology • The biology of the brain and how to study it • How psychological states are related to physiological processes • The effects of drugs, both therapeutic and recreational, on behaviour and psychology • How genes and the environment impact psychological development • The biopsychology of cognition • People in the world: understanding emotions, motivation and communication • The biological basis of psychopathologies – causes, diagnoses and treatments • Explanations, mechanisms and the biopsychology of consciousness With suggestions for further reading and an extensive glossary of key terms, this
