“Pharmacology: An Introduction” is a chapter in Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.’s college-level textbook for the Principles of Neuropsychopharmacology course. It is part of the Science Textbook Series. This book encourages intuitive learning by motivating learners with pedagogical principles that promote active engagement. It clearly outlines the objectives for each section and provides concise key concepts for both pre- and post-reading reviews. Its modular design allows learners to choose review topics in any order. Immediately after each section’s narrative, it offers immediate feedback through thought-provoking questions and instant answers in a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) format. It then elaborates on these answers with expanded explanations and examples to improve understanding. The book concludes with review questions that foster critical thinking beyond the material. The design incorporates principles of neuroscience, including associative and imitation learning in neurons. Associative learning connects existing knowledge to new situations, while imitation involves learning through observation and practice. This approach enables learners to master complex logical sequences of actions to achieve their goals intuitively without explicit instructions.
