Biopsychology Pearson 8th Edition
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For undergraduate junior/senior level courses in Behavioral Neuroscience, Physiology of Behavior, Biopsychology, Human Neuropsychology, or Physiological Psychology. Biopsychology is an introduction to the study of the biology of behavior; it focuses on the neural mechanisms of psychological processes. The defining feature of Biopsychology is its unique combination of cutting-edge biopsychological science and student-oriented discourse. Rather than covering topics in the usual textbook fashion, it interweaves the fundamentals of the field with clinical case studies, personal implications, social issues, helpful metaphors, and memorable anecdotes. Biopsychology is a friendly mentor that speaks directly to students, enthusiastically describing recent advances in biopsychological science. The emphasis of Biopsychology is on broad themes, rather than details.
Four especially important themes are highlighted throughout the text by distinctive theme tabs: (1) clinical implications (2) neuroplasticity,(3) the evolutionary perspective (4) thinking creatively. Available with MyPsychLab! Visit the Pinel, 8e preview website to view a sample chapter, Virtual Brain demo, and more! Click here. Excerpt from a letter to the author (used with permission): Dr. Pinel, OUTSTANDING!!!!!
I am a student at Walden University in the PhD Psychology program, I live in Michigan. I must admit, when I first heard that I would have to take Biopsychology I was not happy as I gasped for breath. I had already made up in my mind that it would prove to be a difficult course and I would probably have to drop the course. However, surprisingly, I found that your ease of writing in talking with the student proved me wrong.
I actually LOVED the textbook. It was as if you were talking right to me in a manner in which I could easily comprehend. I never thought of learning about the human brain before taking the class, but must admit, it has to this point in my program been one of my favorites. I wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you. You opened up a new world to me.
I just started teaching at a local college this year and I tell you, having taken Biopsychology has truly prepared me to teach general psychology and other classes within the counseling cohort. I am still amazed at how much information I have retained due to the colorful illustrations and ease of reading. Though I am in a doctorate program, and the program is truly rigourous, having read your text was a breath of fresh air.
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Sincerely grateful,' - Michelle Brown, Ph.D. Candidate at Walden University Excerpt from a letter to the author (used with permission): 'I am currently a 2nd year Psychology student at the University of Western Ontario and I am taking a Biopsychology class.I have to say what an amazing text this is.
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Your book was inspirational for me and I now have a clearer, more defined idea of what I would like to do with my degree and future endeavours. Thank you very much for writing such an interesting textbook that was so clearly aimed to help students understand and appreciate biopsychology. I honestly attribute my new-found interest in biopsychology to the amazing work you put in to this text. Too bad I am several provinces away from B.C, I would have loved to be in one of your classes! Thank you again and I hope to read more of your work in the future.'
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I'm 51 years old and have taken many classes in my life so that's saying a heck of lot!!! Believe me, I have certainly never written to the author to complement him on the text. You made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making a tough class enjoyable.' - Eileen, student at Chapman University. Excerpt from a letter to the author (used with permission): 'I have just finished reading your book and wanted to thank you for writing it. I like the way you presented the information as if you were 'chatting' with me.
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Excerpt from a letter to the author (used with permission): 'Dr. Pinel, I am a student who has just completed a Biopsychology course designed around your textbook (6th ed.) at Birmingham-Southern College. To confess my initial thoughts, I largely began this course because it is one of the requirements of my Psychology major and I gazed rather unexcitedly upon the cover of your textbook, assuming it to be like some of the other repetitive, over-written books I had become accustomed to during my three years at this college.
However, as I delved a little deeper into the subject matter, exploring topics from sex and hormones to sleep cycles to neuroplasticity, I began to realize that your textbook is unlike any I had ever used. Not only is the research you include very pertinent to the subject and thought-provoking, but you seem to take the time to include personal notes, stories, and anecdotes that truly set your work apart from other texts. I can tell that Psychology is a field that really excites you, and in turn, I am more excited about my major. I just wanted to send you this small token of my graditude and a thanks for changing my mind about Psychology. - Jeff Tullis, Birmingham-Southern College' Excerpt from a letter to the author (used with permission): 'Dr. Pinel: What a fabulous textbook on neuropsychology. I never thought I would use the words 'fabulous textbook' and 'neuropsychology' in the same sentence, but there it is.
I can't tell you how surprised and delighted I was to read the book you wrote. The topic can be a bit obtuse, (there is an understatement!), but you have an incredible talent for making it not just tolerable, but interesting and even compelling. Anyway, since I tell everyone else about what a wonderful book Biopsychology is I thought it only appropriate that I tell you as well. Thank you for writing such a profound and easily understood book about a topic that is so challenging to comprehend.'
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Theme tabs: Biopsychology emphasizes broad themes rather details; there are four themes that receive special emphasis by being marked by theme tabs throughout the book (1. Neuroplasticity, 2. Evolutionary perspective, 3. Clinical implications, 4. Creative thinking). Thinking creatively: Biopsychology, 8e teaches students to appreciate scientific creativity, and it encourages them to engage in creative thinking.
Each example of creative thinking is marked by a creative-thinking tab, as are the numerous points where Pinel challenges students to engage in creative thinking themselves. Student and Instructor Resources: Instructor’s Manual Test Bank with MyTest computerized test bank: Arguably most important to students is the fact that Pinel himself prepares the test bank so that students are not unfairly faced with inconsistencies between their textbook and exams. The test bank includes approximately 2,500 questions of various types and difficulties. For the first time in this 8th edition, there are questions that are based on illustrations. These sorts of questions are critical in a field such as biopsychology and this is something unique to the Pinel test bank.
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MyPsychLab: This online, all-in-one study resource offers a dynamic, electronic version of the Biopsychology textbook with embedded video clips (close-captioned and with post-viewing activities) and embedded animations and simulations that dynamically illustrate chapter concepts. MyPsychLab also includes text-specific practice test questions for each chapter, which help students master the concepts and prepare for exams. After students complete a chapter pre-test, MyPsychLab generates a customized Study Plan for each individual student which helps them focus their studying where they need it most.
MyPsychLab can be used as an instructor-driven assessment program and/or a student self-study learning program. Visit the site. Virtual Brain within MyPsychLab: Students can immerse themselves in an interactive landscape of the human brain as it relates to Biopsychology. The Virtual Brain incorporates real-life scenarios as well as simulations, activities, quizzes, and more. Available through MyPsychLab.
Bioflix within MyPsychLab: Interactive tutoring on the toughest topics in biopsychology. Available through MyPsychLab. Interactive PowerPoint’s on DVD: Pearson has developed a set of interactive PowerPoint’s (available only on the Instructor’s Resource DVD) with embedded animations, videos and activities. Many of the slides include layered art, allowing instructors the ability to highlight specific aspects of a figure, such as identifying each part of the brain. 743 new references: Although Biopsychology often presents material within a historical context, it tries to provide carefully selected glimpses of cutting edge research and issues; substantial effort is required to maintain this cutting-edge focus, and this edition contains 743 new references. Special illustrations: The eighth edition includes many new illustrations and brain scans, particularly in the later chapters, to stimulate student interest and clarify important points. The illustrations in Biopsychology were designed by Pinel and his artist/designer wife, Maggie; thus they are the perfect complement to Pinel’s written words.
End of Chapter Quick Review: New study questions appear at the end of each chapter to help students study and review the material covered in the chapter. Thinking creatively theme tabs have been added to encourage students to appreciate and engage in creative thinking. This thinking-creatively theme truly sets Biopsychology apart. Many texts focus on critical thinking, but critical thinking is only the first step on the road to scientific discovery. Most scientific breakthroughs are ultimately a product of creative thinking---thinking in unconventional ways (i.e., outside the box) that are nevertheless consistent with the evidence.
Table of Contents Brief Table of Contents Part 1: What is Biopsychology? Chapter 1: Biopsychology as a Neuroscience: What Is Biopsychology, Anyway?
About the Author(s) John Pinel, the author of Biopsychology, obtained his Ph.D. From McGill University in Montreal and worked briefly at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, before taking a faculty position at the University of British Columbia, where he is currently Professor Emeritus. Professor Pinel is an award-winning teacher and the author of over 200 scientific papers.
However, he feels that Biopsychology is his major career-related accomplishment. Oshin Serial In Hindi there. “It ties together everything I love about my job; students, teaching, writing, and research.” Pinel attributes much of his success to his wife Maggie who is an artist and professional designer. Over the years, they have collaborated on many projects, and the quality of Biopsychology’s illustrations is largely attributable to her skill and effort.
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