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Biological Psychology
Biological psychology is the study of the biological bases of behavior and mental processes. It explores how biological factors like genes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and brain structures influence psychological components like thoughts, emotions, memories, and actions. This free and open textbook provides a wide ranging and up-to-date introduction to the main topics and methods of biological psychology.
- Tác giả
- Michael Hove and Steven A. Martinez
- Nhà xuất bản
- Fitchburg State University and Temple University
- Nguồn
- LibreTexts
- Giấy phép
- CC BY-NC-SA
- Ngôn ngữ
- EN
- Danh mục
- Khoa học cơ bản
Mục lục· 108 mục
- 01: Introduction to Biological Psychology
- 1.01: Introduction
- 1.02: The Field of Biological Psychology
- 1.03: The Scientific Approach to Understand Brain and Behavior
- 1.04: Applications of Biological Psychology
- 1.05: Research with Animals
- 1.06: Diversity in Biological Psychology
- 1.07: Overview of the Book
- 1.08: Brain and Behavior Beyond this Book
- 1.09: References
- 02: The Brain and Nervous System
- 2.01: Introduction
- 2.02: Visualizing and Navigating the Human Brain
- 2.03: The Nervous System
- 2.04: The Peripheral Nervous System
- 2.05: The Central Nervous System
- 2.06: The Brain
- 2.07: Non-Neuronal Structures in the Central Nervous System
- 2.08: Conclusion
- 2.09: Discussion Questions and Resources
- 2.10: References
- 03: Neurons
- 3.01: Introduction
- 3.02: The Structure of the Neuron
- 3.03: Types of Cells in the Brain
- 3.04: Communication Within and Between Neurons
- 3.05: Discussion Questions and Resources
- 3.06: References
- 04: Research Methods in Biological Psychology
- 4.01: Introduction
- 4.02: Historical Methods Studies of Brain Damage in Humans
- 4.03: Invasive Physiological Research Methods
- 4.04: Tools of Cognitive Neuroscience EEG and MEG
- 4.05: Tools of Cognitive Neuroscience Brain imaging PET and MRI
- 4.06: Techniques that Modulate Brain Activity
- 4.07: References
- 05: Psychopharmacology
- 5.01: Introduction
- 5.02: What Is It and Why Is It Important
- 5.03: Recent Issues Related to Psychotropic Drugs and Metabolism
- 5.04: Other Controversial Issues
- 5.05: How Drugs Affect Neurotransmitters
- 5.06: Discussion Questions and Resources
- 5.07: References
- 06: Hormones Sex and Gender
- 6.01: Introduction to Hormones and Behavior
- 6.02: Sexual Differentiation
- 6.03: Sex Differences in Psychology and the Brain
- 6.04: Aggression and Parental Behaviors
- 6.05: Sex Gender and Sexual Orientation
- 6.06: Discussion Questions and Resources
- 6.07: References
- 07: Development of the Brain and Nervous System
- 7.01: Introduction
- 7.02: Embryonic Stage
- 7.03: Stages of Neuronal Development
- 7.04: Neuroplasticity
- 7.05: Sensitive and Critical Periods of Development
- 7.06: Trade-off between Plasticity and Efficiency
- 7.07: Characterizing Brain Development from Infancy through Young Adulthood
- 7.08: Conclusion
- 7.09: Discussion Questions and Resources
- 7.10: References
- 08: Learning and Memory
- 8.01: Introduction
- 8.02: Types of Memory
- 8.03: Brain Structures in Memory
- 8.04: Special Types of Neurons
- 8.05: Stages of Memory
- 8.06: Memory ReconsolidationNew Views and Applications
- 8.07: Memory-Related Disorders
- 8.08: Memory Enhancement Techniques
- 8.09: Discussion Questions and Resources
- 8.10: References
- 09: Genetics and Epigenetics in Psychology
- 9.01: Introduction
- 9.02: Fundamental Genetics and Genetic Variation
- 9.03: The Nature-Nurture Question and Behavior Genetics
- 9.04: Epigenetics
- 9.05: References
- 10: Emotion and Affective Neuroscience
- 10.01: What is it
- 10.02: Basic Emotions
- 10.03: Experiences Can Alter the Brain
- 10.04: Brain Structures have Multiple Functions
- 10.05: Conclusion
- 10.06: Discussion Questions and Resources
- 10.07: References
- 11: Brain Damage Neurodegeneration and Neurological Diseases
- 11.01: Introduction
- 11.02: Stroke
- 11.03: Brain Tumors
- 11.04: Traumatic Brain Injury
- 11.05: Neurological and Neurodegenerative Disorders
- 11.06: Alzheimers Disease
- 11.07: Parkinsons Disease
- 11.08: Multiple Sclerosis
- 11.09: References
- 12: Biopsychology of Psychological Disorders
- 12.01: Biopsychology of Psychological Disorders Overview
- 12.02: Schizophrenia
- 12.03: Depression and Bipolar Disorder
- 12.04: Anxiety
- 12.05: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- 12.06: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- 12.07: Conclusion
- 12.08: Discussion Questions and Resources
- 12.09: References