Understanding
Biological
Psychology
,Basic Psychology
This series offers those new to the study of psychology comprehensive, systematic and
accessible introductions to the core areas of the subject. Written by specialists in their
fields, they are designed to convey something of the flavour and excitement of
psychological research today.
Understanding Children’s Development
Fourth Edition
PETER K. SMITH, HELEN COWIE AND MARK BLADES
Understanding Cognition
PETER J. HAMPSON AND PETER E. MORRIS
Understanding Abnormal Psychology
NEIL FRUDE
Understanding Biological Psychology
PHILIP J. CORR
,Understanding
Biological
Psychology
Philip J. Corr
Department of Psychology
University of Wales Swansea
, © 2006 by Philip J. Corr
blackwell publishing
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
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First published 2006 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd
1 2006
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Corr, Philip J.
Understanding biological psychology / Philip J. Corr.
p. cm. – (Basic psychology)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-631-21953-8 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 0-631-21953-6 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN-13: 978-0-631-21954-5 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 0-631-21954-4 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Psychobiology. I. Title. II. Series: Basic psychology (Oxford, England)
QP360.C6677 2006
612.8–dc22
2005033633
A catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library.
Set in 10.5/12.5pt Dante
by Graphicraft Limited, Hong Kong
Printed and bound in the United Kingdom
by TJ International, Padstow, Cornwall
The publisher’s policy is to use permanent paper from mills that operate a sustainable forestry
policy, and which has been manufactured from pulp processed using acid-free and elementary
chlorine-free practices. Furthermore, the publisher ensures that the text paper and cover
board used have met acceptable environmental accreditation standards.
For further information on
Blackwell Publishing, visit our website:
www.blackwellpublishing.com
Biological
Psychology
,Basic Psychology
This series offers those new to the study of psychology comprehensive, systematic and
accessible introductions to the core areas of the subject. Written by specialists in their
fields, they are designed to convey something of the flavour and excitement of
psychological research today.
Understanding Children’s Development
Fourth Edition
PETER K. SMITH, HELEN COWIE AND MARK BLADES
Understanding Cognition
PETER J. HAMPSON AND PETER E. MORRIS
Understanding Abnormal Psychology
NEIL FRUDE
Understanding Biological Psychology
PHILIP J. CORR
,Understanding
Biological
Psychology
Philip J. Corr
Department of Psychology
University of Wales Swansea
, © 2006 by Philip J. Corr
blackwell publishing
350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148-5020, USA
9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DQ, UK
550 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia
The right of Philip J. Corr to be identified as the Author of this Work has been asserted
in accordance with the UK Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, except as permitted by the UK Copyright,
Designs, and Patents Act 1988, without the prior permission of the publisher.
First published 2006 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd
1 2006
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Corr, Philip J.
Understanding biological psychology / Philip J. Corr.
p. cm. – (Basic psychology)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-631-21953-8 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 0-631-21953-6 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN-13: 978-0-631-21954-5 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 0-631-21954-4 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Psychobiology. I. Title. II. Series: Basic psychology (Oxford, England)
QP360.C6677 2006
612.8–dc22
2005033633
A catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library.
Set in 10.5/12.5pt Dante
by Graphicraft Limited, Hong Kong
Printed and bound in the United Kingdom
by TJ International, Padstow, Cornwall
The publisher’s policy is to use permanent paper from mills that operate a sustainable forestry
policy, and which has been manufactured from pulp processed using acid-free and elementary
chlorine-free practices. Furthermore, the publisher ensures that the text paper and cover
board used have met acceptable environmental accreditation standards.
For further information on
Blackwell Publishing, visit our website:
www.blackwellpublishing.com
