Phu Xuan University Library
|
PXU E-LIB
Sign in
PSYC 312: Biological Psychology

External

PSYC 312: Biological Psychology

This course examines the biochemical, cellular, and organismal physiological substrates of normal and abnormal behavior. The course content focuses on interactions of the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, endocrine and immune systems to produce consciousness, sensation, perception, thinking, motivation and emotion. These areas will be addressed within an evolutionary context that emphasizes developmental plasticity of the individual and the species.

Social Sciences
Author
Naomi Bahm
Publisher
Cosumnes River College
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY-NC-SA
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
Read online Download PDF (open licence)
Contents· 93 sections
  1. 01: Biopsychology as a Course of Study
  2. 1.01: What is Biopsychology
  3. 1.02: History of Biopsychology
  4. 1.03: The Case of Phineas Gage- Connecting Brain to Behavior
  5. 1.04: What are the Divisions of Biopsychology
  6. 02: Research Methods and Ethical Considerations of Biological Psychology and Neuroscience
  7. 2.01: Introduction to Research in Biological Psychology
  8. 2.02: Non-Invasive Techniques- Structural Imaging
  9. 2.03: Non-Invasive Techniques- Direct Functional Imaging Techniques
  10. 2.04: Non-Invasive Techniques- Indirect Functional Imaging Techniques
  11. 2.05: Invasive Techniques
  12. 2.06: Ethical Considerations
  13. 03: Nature and Nurture- Evolutionary Theories Basic Genetics Epigenetics and Environmental Interactions
  14. 3.01: Evolutionary Theories in Psychology
  15. 3.02: Nature and Nurture
  16. 3.03: Epigenetics
  17. 04: Nervous System Anatomy
  18. 4.01: Nervous System Tissue
  19. 4.02: Nervous System Structure and Terminology
  20. 4.03: Nervous System Development
  21. 4.04: The Central Nervous System
  22. 4.05: The Peripheral Nervous System
  23. 4.06: Communication and the Endocrine System
  24. 05: Communication within the Nervous System
  25. 5.01: Neurons and their Basic Functions
  26. 5.02: Within-neuron Communication- Electrical Potentials from Resting to Action
  27. 5.03: Between-Neuron Communicaton- Synaptic Transmission
  28. 06: The Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
  29. 6.01: Psychopharmacology and Psychoactive Drug Classification
  30. 6.02: Mechanisms of Psychoactive Drug Action
  31. 6.03: Substance Use and Addiction - Theories Brain Mechanisms and Treatment
  32. 6.04: Specific Drug Effects Misuse and Risks
  33. 6.05: Psychotherapeutics
  34. 07: Sensation Perception and the Senses
  35. 7.01: Sensation and Perception
  36. 7.02: General Principles of Sensory Systems
  37. 7.03: Vision
  38. 7.3.01: Visual System Anatomy- The Retina
  39. 7.3.02: Visual System Anatomy- Visual fields and Brain Pathways
  40. 7.3.03: Visual System- Theories of Color Vision Depth and Motion
  41. 7.04: Hearing
  42. 7.05: Touch
  43. 7.06: Taste and Smell
  44. 7.07: Psychophysical Methods
  45. 7.08: Gestalt Principles of Perception
  46. 08: Movement
  47. 8.01: Classification of Muscle Types and Functions
  48. 8.02: Synaptic Control of Movement- Neuromuscular Junction and Motor Units
  49. 8.03: Spinal Reflexes
  50. 8.04: Motor Circuitry- Neural Structures and Pathways
  51. 8.05: Impact of Disease States and Neural Damage on Motor Control
  52. 09: Learning and Memory
  53. 9.01: Learning Genetics and their Interaction
  54. 9.02: Types of Learning and Biological Adaptation
  55. 9.03: Introduction to Memory and the Brain
  56. 9.04: Synaptic Mechanisms of Learning and Memory
  57. 9.05: Brain Mechanisms of Memory Disorders
  58. 9.06: Supplemental Section- Detailed Review of Neuroanatomy of Memory
  59. 10: Wakefulness and Sleep
  60. 10.01: Consciousness
  61. 10.02: What is Sleep
  62. 10.03: Stages of Sleep
  63. 10.04: More Neuroanatomy of Sleep
  64. 10.05: Daily Rest Activity Cycle- The Circadian Rhythm
  65. 10.06: Sleep Disorders
  66. 11: Motivation - General Theories and Ingestive Behavior Models
  67. 11.01: Motivation - Foundation Theories
  68. 11.02: Hunger - Theories Detectors and the Hypothalamus
  69. 11.03: Digestion and the Hormonal Control of Metabolism
  70. 11.04: Ingestive Behavior in Context- Diabetes and Obesity
  71. 11.05: Maintaining Water Balance
  72. 11.06: Triggering Drinking Behavior - Osmometric and Volumetric Thirst
  73. 12: Intelligence Cognition and Language
  74. 12.01: Overview of Brain Mechanisms in Intelligence Language and Cognition
  75. 12.02: Cognition and Intelligence as Psychological Adaptations
  76. 12.03: High Intelligence-Nature or Nurture Learning Disabilities
  77. 13: Sexuality and Sexual Development
  78. 13.01: Sex Hormones Sexual Motivation and Reproductive Behaviors
  79. 13.02: Sexual Development Anatomy and Physiology
  80. 13.03: Differences of Sexual Development
  81. 13.04: Gender
  82. 13.05: Sexual Orientation
  83. 13.06: Sex Differences and Evolutionary Interpretations
  84. 14: Emotion and Stress
  85. 14.01: The Neurological Bases of Emotions
  86. 14.02: Theories of Emotion- Fight or Flight and More
  87. 14.03: Social Neuroscience
  88. 14.04: Stress and health
  89. 15: Biological Bases of Psychological Disorders
  90. 15.01: Biological Factors in Psychological Disorders- An Introduction
  91. 15.02: Biological Basis of Mood Disorders- Major Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
  92. 15.03: Biological Basis of Anxiety Disorders
  93. 15.04: Biological Basis of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder