Biopsychology, Global Edition (11^th Ed.)

Learn more about how the central nervous system governs human behaviour with an industry-leading text.

Biopsychology, Global Edition, 11^th Edition by authors John Pinel and Steven Barnes presents a clear, engaging introduction to the topic offering a unique combination of biopsychological science and personal, reader-oriented discourse, ideal for students studying Physiological Psychology and Biopsychology courses.

Well-known for its accessible and student-focused approach to the discipline, the book successfully interweaves the fundamentals of the field with clinical case studies, social issues, personal implications, useful metaphors, and memorable anecdotes.

The plethora of themed features, and visual illustrations will challenge your critical thinking skills and support your understanding of the concepts introduced.

The latest Edition also incorporates two new emerging themes (Thinking About Epigenetics" and "Consciousness") and includes up-to-date coverage of the most recent developments in the field.

John Pinel is an Emeritus Professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. An award-winning teacher, he is the author of more than 200 scientific papers. He feels that Biopsychology is his major career-related accomplishment.

Steven Barnes is an Associate Professor of Teaching, and Associate Head of Undergraduate Affairs, in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Steven is well-regarded for his work related to Online Learning Technologies, student mental health and wellbeing, and Bipolar Disorder (BD).

Hallmark features of this title

• The authors focus on four broad themes outlining the text: Thinking Creatively About Biopsychology, Clinical Implications, Evolutionary Perspective, and Neuroplasticity.
• Themes Revisited sections at the end of each chapter summarise the ways in which the text's major and emerging themes relate to the chapter's subject.

• Exclusive illustrations, many created by co-author John Pineland and his artist/designer wife, Maggie Edwards, reinforce key content.
• Personal and social messages encourage students to relate personally to the research findings, particularly in chapters on eating, sleeping, sex, and drug addiction.