Main description:

Foundations of Mind, Brain, and Behavior Relationships: Understanding Physiological Psychology is an engaging introduction into neuroscience, portions of the nervous system, perception, and clinical considerations for physiological psychology. Clinical applications appear throughout chapters, providing real-world examples of brain-behavior relationships and how the nervous system interacts with other body systems to create a specific behavior. Creating an interactive experience for learners, this volume connects the study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with clinically relevant topics, ranging from stress and eating disorders to substance abuse, major affective disorders, and schizophrenia.

Integrating the foundations of neuroscience with disorders encountered in clinical practice serves as a foundation to better understand the clinical bases of these conditions. Authored by clinical neuropsychologists, these is the volume for those interested in learning about the underpinnings of mind, brain, and human behaviors in normal and divergent functioning.

Contents:

Part I: Neuroscience
1. Introduction
2. Genetics and Behavior
3. Neural Tissue
4. Neurotransmitters and Synaptic Transmission
5. Characteristics of the Nervous System
6. Autonomic Nervous System
7. Sensation and Perception
8. The Visual System
9. The Auditory System
10. The Other Senses
11. Regulation of Movement
12. Consciousness
13. Cognitive Functions
14. Emotions

Part II: Clinical Considerations of Physiological Psychology
15. Neurological Disorders
16. Chronic Stress
17. Affective Disorders
18. Schizophrenic Disorders
19. Eating Disorders
20. Substance Abuse
21. Sexuality and Reproductive Disorders