Dictionary of Biological Psychology / Edition 1

by Philip Winn

Overview

Biological Psychology is the study of psychological processes in terms of biological functions. A major obstacle to understanding dialogue in the field has always been its terminology which is drawn from a variety of non-psychological sources such as clinical medicine, psychiatry and neuroscience, as well as specialist areas of psychology such as ethology, learning theory and psychophysics. For the first time, a distinguished international team of contributors has now drawn these terms together and defined them both in terms of their physical properties and their behavioural significance.
The Dictionary of Biological Psychology will prove an invaluable source of reference for undergraduates in psychology wrestling with the fundamentals of brain physiology, anatomy and chemistry, as well as researchers and practitioners in the neurosciences, psychiatry and the professions allied to medicine. It is an essential resource both for teaching and for independent study, reliable for fact-checking and a solid starting point for wider exploration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415136068
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/22/2001
Pages:	888
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Entries include: 5-hydroxyindoleactic acid (5-HIAA), anorexia, computational vision, agnosia, crack babies, lateral hypothalamic syndrome, narcolepsy, peyote, post-traumatic stress disorder, precollicular-postmammillary transection, pleasure, xanthines.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, CATSM, FAAETS (C3 Education and Research, Inc.)
Description: This compilation of the most relevant and applicable terms in biological psychology serves as both a guide and a resource.
Purpose: The purpose of the dictionary is to provide a thorough collection of technical terms of relevance to biological psychology. The information is organized alphabetically and allows for quick and uncomplicated referencing of terms. The authors' objectives are undeniably met.
Audience: Written primarily for undergraduate students, postgraduates, researchers, and any individuals in academia, this book will undoubtedly be invaluable and an excellent teaching tool for its target audience. The author is knowledgeable, aware of the needs of both students and researchers, and clearly sets forth an ample amount of knowledge in a genuinely clear way.
Features: This book appropriately illustrates not only the most common, but also the most pertinent terms involving psychological and physiological processes, cell functions, neurotransmitters, and anatomy. The ease of use is without question. The glossary containing abbreviations and the table of Greek letters are indispensable aids.
Assessment: This is a true must have for every clinician, researcher, and psychology student. This is a beautifully organized reference tool that will provide psychologists with the biological information they need. As both a researcher and professor of psychology, I am pleased to have a resource that I can turn to for enhancing not only my knowledge but also that of colleagues and students.

Doody's Review Service

4 Stars! from Doody

Claiming not to advocate the approach, the dictionary reflects the increasing tendency over the past two decades for both psychologists and neurologists to associate psychological processes such as perception, memory, and attention with underlying the brain system and processes. Contributors in both fields, almost exclusively from the English-speaking world, define the medical terms that have found their way to common use in psychology. They have undergraduates in mind as their primary readers, but acknowledge that graduates and active research scientists may find helpful information as well. The articles, most signed, are highly cross-referenced, mitigating the lack of an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

A valuable addition to any college or university library where courses in biological psychology are taught ... should be extremely useful for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in related areas. Highly recommended. - Choice [July 2001]

'This is a beautifully organized reference tool that will provide psychologists with the biological information they need. As both a researcher and professor of psychology, I am pleased to have a resource that I can turn to for enhancing not only my knowledge but also that of colleagues and students.' - www.doody.com

'A valuable addition to any college or university library where courses in biological psychology are taught ... Should be extremely useful for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in related areas. Highly recommended.' - Choice, July 2001

'This is a beautifully organized reference tool that will provide psychologists with the biological information they need. As both a researcher and professor of psychology, I am pleased to have a resource that I can turn to for enhancing not only my knowledge but also that of colleagues and students.' - www.doody.com

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