Biopsychology

John P.J. Pinel and Steven J. Barnes author Biopsychology, 11th Edition, a 2021 Pearson textbook designed to explain how biological mechanisms shape human behavior. The volume establishes foundational principles of biopsychological science, examining theoretical frameworks and central nervous system functions that underpin human thought and action.

The main content is organized into six distinct parts that systematically connect fundamental biological concepts to complex neural processes. Coverage progresses from introductory foundations to sensory systems, motor systems, and brain plasticity, followed by motivation and disorders affecting cognition and emotion. This edition also incorporates two emerging research themes: epigenetics and consciousness.

Targeted at students in Biopsychology and Physiological Psychology courses, this text provides a clear structural framework for academic study. The logical organization allows learners to connect underlying neural structures with observable psychological phenomena, supporting coursework across introductory and upper-level behavioral science programs.