Chandler C. Psychobiology

New York: Wiley-Blackwell, 2016. — 1503 p.Psychobiology provides a comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the study of psychobiology and the key concepts, topics, and research that are core to understanding the brain and the biological basis of our behavior. Assuming no prior knowledge of biology, the text emphasizes the interaction of psychobiology with other core areas of psychology and disciplines. Through the use of exciting and engaging examples, the role of psychobiology in the real world is explored and emphasised to allow students to connect theory to practice in this fascinating subject.In the Beginning.
Introduction to Psychobiology.History of Neuroscience.
Psychobiology Essential Collaboration.
Points of View in Psychobiology.
Ethics Bioethics and Neuroethics.
Animal Research.
Good Science versus Junk in – Junk Out.Genetics and Evolution.In the Beginning – Evolution.
The Evolution of Humans.
Evolutionary Psychology.
From Evolution to Genetics.
DNA.
Epigenetics.
Behavioral Genetics The Complex Interplay of Psychology and Genetics.
The Human Genome Project.Neural Development.General Development.
Neural Development over the Lifespan.
Neural Development.
Development of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
Development of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).
Male and Female Brains.
Adolescent Development.
Adult Development.
Critical Periods.The Neuron, The Endocrine System, and Communication.Neurons.
Support Cells.
Types of Neurons.
Signaling and Communication Within the Neuron.
Signaling and Communication Between Neurons Synaptic Transmission.
Signaling and Communication Between Neurons Gap Junctions.
Endocrinology Studying Long-Distance Communication.Neuroanatomy and the Nervous System.The Nervous System.
Neuroanatomy.
Brain Regions.
The Ins and Outs of Blood Supply to the Brain.
Sinuses.
Endocrine System.Psychobiology and Neuroscience Methods.Physiological Psychology.
Neuropsycho-Pharmacology.
Psychophysiology.
Brain Imaging.
Optical Imaging of the Brain.
Neuroimaging is not the Ultimate Evidence.
Neuroimaging Maps of the Mind.
Psychophysiology and Neuroimaging Combined.
Virtual Lesions – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.Psychopharmacology.Drug Classification.
Drug Action.
Types OF Drugs.
Psychopharmacology – the Dark Side.
Clinical Trials.Animal Learning.Learning Theory Adaptations and Associations.
Habituation.
Reflexes.
Classical Conditioning.
Operant Conditioning.
Cognition in Animals.Drugs and Behavior Behavior and Drugs.Schedules as Fundamental Determinants of Drug-Elicited Behavior.
Tolerance.
Sensitization.
The Placebo.Psychobiology Bringing Biology and Behavior Together.
Perceptual Systems.The Sensory Modalities.
Vision and Visual Perception.
Hearing and Auditory Perception.
Smelling and Olfactory Perception.
Tasting and the Gustatory System.
The Vestibular System.
Feeling and Somatosensation.
Nociception and the Perception of Pain.
Sensory Integration.Motor Behavior and Control.Regions of the Brain.
Descending Pathways.
Passage of Information to Muscles.
Feedback.
Control and Agency.Executive Functions.Frontal Lobes, Evolution and The Localization of Humanity.
Lesions and Imaging.
The Frontal Lobes Damage and the Dysexecutive Syndrome.
Theories Describing Frontal Lobe Function.Neural Plasticity and Memory.Memory What is It and Where is It?
Amnesia.
The Neural Basis of Memory.
What Happens at the Neural Level?
Neuroplasticity.Sex.Evolution of Sex and the Sexes.
Differentiation of the Sexes.
Sex Hormones.
Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation.
Sexual Development.
What Regions of the Brain Are Different in the Sexes?
What Happens During Sexual Arousal?
Evolution of Pleasure.
Sexual Orientation.The Neural Regulation of Homeostasis Feeding and Drinking.Feeding Behavior.
Drinking and Thirst.Motivation.Drug Addiction The Triumph of Motivation Over Reason.
What is Addiction?
A Reward Pathway A Common Denominator in Addiction and Motivation.
Amphetamine, Cocaine, and Nicotine.
Natural Reinforcers.
Theories of Addiction – Theories of Motivation.
Which Theory is Correct?Emotion.What is Emotion?
Facial Expression.
Physiological/Psychological Theories of Emotion.
The Emotional Brain.
Beyond Fear.
Conceptual Act Model of Emotion.
Rolls’ Reinforcement Model of Emotion.
The Somatic Marker Hypothesis of Emotion.
Emotion What's Love Got to Do With It?
Aggression and Violence.
Stress.
Emotion and Music Beyond Emotion as an Evolutionary Adaptation (or not).Sleep and Consciousness.Circadian Rhythms.
Sleep.
Sleep Architecture.
Theories of Sleep.
Consciousness.Lateralization and Language.Lateralization Neuroanatomy.
Functional Lateralization.The Psychobiology of Psychopathology.
Developmental Disorders.Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Autism Spectrum Disorder.Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders.Genetics of Schizophrenia.
Neurochemistry of Schizophrenia.
Neurobiological Theories.
Neuropsychological Theories.
Limitations of Many Studies In Schizophrenia.Affective Disorders.Genetics of Depression.
Neurochemistry of Depression.
Treatments for Depression.
Neuroanatomy of Depression.
Is there a Common Denominator in all the Treatments for Depression?Stress and Anxiety.Stress.
Anxiety.Neurodegeneration.Subcortical Neurodegeneration Parkinson’s Disease.
Cortical Neurodegeneration Alzheimer's Disease.Psychobiology Implications for the Brave New World.Policy.
Diagnosis.
Treatment.
Education.
Law.