Biologische Psychologie

All our perceptions, thoughts, feelings, memories, and actions are controlled by our brain. This textbook provides the biological foundations that play an important role in understanding these psychological processes. It covers the structure and functioning of neurons, nerve cells, and synapses. Further chapters address the following questions: How are our sensory impressions represented in the brain? What structures are involved in our thinking processes, and how does the order of thoughts arise? How does learning change the brain? Additionally, it explains where and how emotions are processed and how they influence our behavior, how hunger and thirst arise, and how addictive behaviors can develop. A concluding chapter discusses gender-specific biological influences. The content of the book is illustrated with short stories, graphics, and boxes. Classical and current scientific studies complement the presentations, and numerous exercises encourage reflection on what has been learned.