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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.

PsychologySocial Sciences
Author
Michael Hove and Steven A. Martinez
Publisher
Fitchburg State University and Temple University
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY-NC-SA
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 108 sections
  1. 01: Introduction to Biological Psychology
  2. 1.01: Introduction
  3. 1.02: The Field of Biological Psychology
  4. 1.03: The Scientific Approach to Understand Brain and Behavior
  5. 1.04: Applications of Biological Psychology
  6. 1.05: Research with Animals
  7. 1.06: Diversity in Biological Psychology
  8. 1.07: Overview of the Book
  9. 1.08: Brain and Behavior Beyond this Book
  10. 1.09: References
  11. 02: The Brain and Nervous System
  12. 2.01: Introduction
  13. 2.02: Visualizing and Navigating the Human Brain
  14. 2.03: The Nervous System
  15. 2.04: The Peripheral Nervous System
  16. 2.05: The Central Nervous System
  17. 2.06: The Brain
  18. 2.07: Non-Neuronal Structures in the Central Nervous System
  19. 2.08: Conclusion
  20. 2.09: Discussion Questions and Resources
  21. 2.10: References
  22. 03: Neurons
  23. 3.01: Introduction
  24. 3.02: The Structure of the Neuron
  25. 3.03: Types of Cells in the Brain
  26. 3.04: Communication Within and Between Neurons
  27. 3.05: Discussion Questions and Resources
  28. 3.06: References
  29. 04: Research Methods in Biological Psychology
  30. 4.01: Introduction
  31. 4.02: Historical Methods Studies of Brain Damage in Humans
  32. 4.03: Invasive Physiological Research Methods
  33. 4.04: Tools of Cognitive Neuroscience EEG and MEG
  34. 4.05: Tools of Cognitive Neuroscience Brain imaging PET and MRI
  35. 4.06: Techniques that Modulate Brain Activity
  36. 4.07: References
  37. 05: Psychopharmacology
  38. 5.01: Introduction
  39. 5.02: What Is It and Why Is It Important
  40. 5.03: Recent Issues Related to Psychotropic Drugs and Metabolism
  41. 5.04: Other Controversial Issues
  42. 5.05: How Drugs Affect Neurotransmitters
  43. 5.06: Discussion Questions and Resources
  44. 5.07: References
  45. 06: Hormones Sex and Gender
  46. 6.01: Introduction to Hormones and Behavior
  47. 6.02: Sexual Differentiation
  48. 6.03: Sex Differences in Psychology and the Brain
  49. 6.04: Aggression and Parental Behaviors
  50. 6.05: Sex Gender and Sexual Orientation
  51. 6.06: Discussion Questions and Resources
  52. 6.07: References
  53. 07: Development of the Brain and Nervous System
  54. 7.01: Introduction
  55. 7.02: Embryonic Stage
  56. 7.03: Stages of Neuronal Development
  57. 7.04: Neuroplasticity
  58. 7.05: Sensitive and Critical Periods of Development
  59. 7.06: Trade-off between Plasticity and Efficiency
  60. 7.07: Characterizing Brain Development from Infancy through Young Adulthood
  61. 7.08: Conclusion
  62. 7.09: Discussion Questions and Resources
  63. 7.10: References
  64. 08: Learning and Memory
  65. 8.01: Introduction
  66. 8.02: Types of Memory
  67. 8.03: Brain Structures in Memory
  68. 8.04: Special Types of Neurons
  69. 8.05: Stages of Memory
  70. 8.06: Memory ReconsolidationNew Views and Applications
  71. 8.07: Memory-Related Disorders
  72. 8.08: Memory Enhancement Techniques
  73. 8.09: Discussion Questions and Resources
  74. 8.10: References
  75. 09: Genetics and Epigenetics in Psychology
  76. 9.01: Introduction
  77. 9.02: Fundamental Genetics and Genetic Variation
  78. 9.03: The Nature-Nurture Question and Behavior Genetics
  79. 9.04: Epigenetics
  80. 9.05: References
  81. 10: Emotion and Affective Neuroscience
  82. 10.01: What is it
  83. 10.02: Basic Emotions
  84. 10.03: Experiences Can Alter the Brain
  85. 10.04: Brain Structures have Multiple Functions
  86. 10.05: Conclusion
  87. 10.06: Discussion Questions and Resources
  88. 10.07: References
  89. 11: Brain Damage Neurodegeneration and Neurological Diseases
  90. 11.01: Introduction
  91. 11.02: Stroke
  92. 11.03: Brain Tumors
  93. 11.04: Traumatic Brain Injury
  94. 11.05: Neurological and Neurodegenerative Disorders
  95. 11.06: Alzheimers Disease
  96. 11.07: Parkinsons Disease
  97. 11.08: Multiple Sclerosis
  98. 11.09: References
  99. 12: Biopsychology of Psychological Disorders
  100. 12.01: Biopsychology of Psychological Disorders Overview
  101. 12.02: Schizophrenia
  102. 12.03: Depression and Bipolar Disorder
  103. 12.04: Anxiety
  104. 12.05: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
  105. 12.06: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  106. 12.07: Conclusion
  107. 12.08: Discussion Questions and Resources
  108. 12.09: References