Fundamentals of Biological Psychology

‘With his emphasis on real-world applications and critical approach to conventional theories, Neff sets a new standard for textbooks in this field. This text is a game-changer for students and educators wanting to go beyond the conventional biopsychology curriculum.’ Amy Coren, Pasadena City College
‘Andrew Neff’s Fundamentals of Biological Psychology invites students to look at the brain with fresh eyes. Neff combines philosophy, biology, technology, and big questions about mind and behavior in a way that is both accessible and thought-provoking. It is a book that pushes students to think more deeply and instructors to teach with a more nuanced understanding about what we truly know and do not yet know about the brain.’ Kenneth Carter, Emory University
‘Neff set out to create a textbook that stayed true to the brain’s wonderful complexity. He has. And he has done a remarkable job of explaining that complexity in language that is clear, respects the intelligence of his reader, and detailed. This textbook will compliment any biological psychology class.’ Michael Friedline, Piedmont University
‘A one-of-a-kind resource for students and instructors, effectively integrating foundational concepts in cellular biology, physiology, genetics, and neuroanatomy with more advanced principles in cognitive neuroscience research. It is highly adaptable, and can serve introductory or intermediate courses for students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds.’ Rita Barakat, University of Southern California

Andrew Steven Neff earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience studying interactions between the gut and brain. He spent four years teaching Introductory Psychology, Clinical Neuroscience, and EEG courses at Emory & Indiana University, during which time he developed this textbook. He has published theoretical scholarship on emerging neurotechnology, including focused-ultrasound mediated drug delivery, and conducted empirical research in education, including experiments on ungrading in undergraduate classes. After earning multiple speaking awards in graduate school, he has contributed popular-science articles and recorded a segment for NPR’s Academic Minute.

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