ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1987 this title was designed as a textbook for first degree students of psychology and provides an introduction to the major topics within the subject of physiological psychology. The aim was to cover these major subject areas and at the same time to provide indications of advances made in the previous two decades. Today the book is still suitable for all levels of study, from beginning students to final year level, who wish to cover historical aspects of physiological psychology.

chapter 3|26 pages

Brain chemistry

chapter 4|29 pages

Sensory systems

chapter 6|41 pages

Brain mechanisms of memory and learning

chapter 7|18 pages

Habituation – attention and memory

chapter 11|30 pages

Motivation

chapter 12|28 pages

Brain chemistry and psychopathology