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Author : Colorado. State College of Education, Greeley
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (447 download)
Download or read book Themes in Physiological Psychology written by Colorado. State College of Education, Greeley and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Francis Leukel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Issues in Physiological Psychology written by Francis Leukel and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Elizabeth Wurtzel
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0547524145
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (475 download)
Download or read book Prozac Nation written by Elizabeth Wurtzel and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabeth Wurtzel's New York Times best-selling memoir, with a new afterword "Sparkling, luminescent prose . . . A powerful portrait of one girl's journey through the purgatory of depression and back." —New York Times "A book that became a cultural touchstone." —New Yorker Elizabeth Wurtzel writes with her finger on the faint pulse of an overdiagnosed generation whose ruling icons are Kurt Cobain, Xanax, and pierced tongues. Her famous memoir of her bouts with depression and skirmishes with drugs, Prozac Nation is a witty and sharp account of the psychopharmacology of an era for readers of Girl, Interrupted and Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar.
Author : D.W. Pfaff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461256925
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)
Download or read book The Physiological Mechanisms of Motivation written by D.W. Pfaff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To scientists engaged in research on the cellular mechanisms in the mammalian brain, concepts of "motivation" seem to be a logical neces sity, even if they are not fashionable. Immersed in the detailed, time consuming research required to deal with mammalian nerve cells, we usually pay scant attention to the more global brain -behavior questions that have arisen from decades of biological and psychological studies. We felt it was time to confront these issues-namely, how far has neuro biological investigation come in uncovering mechanisms by which moti vational signals influence behavior? At Rockefeller University, we have recently held a course on this subject. We restricted our treatment to those motivational systems most tractable to physiological approaches, and invited scientists skilled in both behavioral issues and physiological techniques to participate. This volume results from that course. The deans and administration at Rockefeller University provided much help in planning the course, and the staff of Springer-Verlag assisted in planning the book. Gabriele Zummer helped organize both the course and the processing of book chapters. They all deserve our thanks. December 1981 Donald W. Pfaff Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior Rockefeller University Contents Part One: Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 1 Donald W. Pfaff Motivational Concepts: Definitions and Distinctions . . . . . . . . . . 3 Motivation: A Brief Review of Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Reinforcement, Reward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Incentive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Arousal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Emotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Motivation Is a Unitary Behavioral Concept with Multiple Neurophysiological Mechanisms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chapter 2 Alan N.
Author : Wayne Weiten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780534363727
Total Pages : 868 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (637 download)
Download or read book Psychology written by Wayne Weiten and published by . This book was released on 1998-07 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No higher compliment need be paid than to say - as one reviewer recently did - that this is the text by which all others for the course are measured. Since the first edition of this book appeared, professors have praised Weiten's scholarship as exemplary and the accessibility of his prose as unparalleled. This is the text that redefined the way Introductory Psychology is taught by using integrative themes to develop the connections among different areas of psychological research. And now, with this Fourth Edition, Weiten again raises the bar a notch higher for competitors. Not only has he continued to refine and improve his fine text, but Weiten has developed an exciting multimedia CD-ROM for the course, giving instructors a new, engaging way to teach and students an interactive way to learn. Now, Weiten not only explains the interdependent links between research and applications, but he gives students a fascinating way to explore psychological concepts through experiments and activities included on the "PsycTrek" CD-ROM. Using integrative themes to emphasize connections among different areas of research in psychology, Weiten challenges students to grapple with the big issues and tough questions while mastering the basic concepts of psychology. Throughout the Fourth Edition, Weiten emphasizes the unity in psychology's intellectual heritage (the themes), as well as psychology's immense diversity (the variations). Long after your students have completed their final examinations, they will retain a genuine understanding of the basic ideas about psychology and behavior.
Author : Paul Bertelson
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780863772986
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (729 download)
Download or read book International Perspectives on Psychological Science: Leading themes written by Paul Bertelson and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essays appearing in these two volumes are based on Keynote (Vol. 1) and State-of-the-Art (Vol. 2) Lectures delivered at the XXVth International Congress of Psychology in Brussels, July 1992. The Brussels Congress was the latest in a series of conferences which are organized at regular intervals under the auspices of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS), the main international organization in the field of Scientific Psychology. The first of those meetings took place in Paris in 1889. An important function of the International Congresses is to promote communication between different specializations in psychology. Speakers were therefore asked to present lectures and discussions in their own fields of study, in a way that would be accessible to fellow psychologists active in other fields. State-of-the-Art lecturers were specifically asked to prepare a tutorial review on a topic which, in the view of the Program Committee, had recently given rise to particularly important developments. These contributions are included in Volume Two. Keynote lecturers were left free to address whatever subject they felt was of greatest interest. The chapters in Volume 1 are preceded by the Presidential Address by Mark R. Rosenzweig.
Author : Allen M. Schneider
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN 13 : 9780079114884
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (148 download)
Download or read book Elements of Physiological Psychology written by Allen M. Schneider and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text discusses research in the core issues of physiological psychobiology. It includes real-world issues such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, mental illness and substance abuse. It aims to keep a balance between experimental developments and clinical applications, using examples that relate directly to the experiences of students.
Author : John Blundell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317276671
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)
Download or read book Physiological Psychology written by John Blundell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-07 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physiological psychology deals with the interaction between ‘under the skin’ physiological variables and the personal and social context in which organisms live. Originally published in 1975, much of this book has relevance for the understanding of human action: knowledge of physiological mechanisms underlying psychological functions can throw light on conditions such as obesity, schizophrenia, and the emotional disorders, and on procedures such as psychosurgery and drug therapy.
Author : Richard Gross
Publisher : Hodder Education
ISBN 13 : 1471804097
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (718 download)
Download or read book Themes, Issues and Debates in Psychology Fourth Edition written by Richard Gross and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2014-07-25 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stimulate critical thinking with this thematic approach to Psychology by best-selling author Richard Gross, that integrates topics, theories and areas of research. Themes, Issues and Debates in Psychology is ideal reading for all students of Psychology and is relevant to both the synoptic element of A2 and undergraduate courses. This thematic approach is not usually found in traditional textbooks. - Aids understanding with a thematic approach that provides a historical and theoretical context for what are usually treated as 'standalone'topics - Encourages a broader, more integrated approach to essay writing - Motivates critical thinking to stretch and challenge students in areas such as behaviour, culture, consciousness, parapsychology and religion
Author : Frank Joseph McGuigan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9782881241376
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (413 download)
Download or read book Critical Issues in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Physiology written by Frank Joseph McGuigan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1987 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Gross
Publisher : Hodder Education
ISBN 13 : 1444164260
Total Pages : 920 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (441 download)
Download or read book Themes, Issues, and Debates in Psychology, Third Edition written by Richard Gross and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2009-03-27 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Themes, Issues and Debates in Psychology, Third Edition, cuts across the traditional boundaries found in most textbooks and syllabuses between broad areas or fields in psychology, bringing together ideas from across the subjects. Because of its thematic approach, the book is of great value to a wide range of students, from A level to undergraduate. The book's central aim is to integrate topics, theories and areas of research that are usually treated as separate and unrelated. This complements the topic-based approach by: broadening discussion of 'traditional' areas such as personality, abnormal behaviour, sex differences, and the history and nature of psychology; and adopting a critical approach to these topic areas. This more critical approach is reflected in the frequent discussion of social constructionism, including the related areas of feminist, critical and discursive psychology. There is also discussion of philosophical/theoretical issues and debates, such as ethics, free will and determinism, and consciousness and the mind-brain relationship. Every chapter includes material familiar to students from other textbooks and from their classes. The book is designed to stimulate critical thinking and to encourage a broader, more integrated approach to essay-writing and seminar presentations. With excellent chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading, Themes, Issues and Debates in Psychology, Third Edition remains an ideal text for all students wishing to view their subject in a way that is more true to our lives.
Author : George Trumbull Ladd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (38 download)
Download or read book Elements of Physiological Psychology written by George Trumbull Ladd and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There can be no doubt that an important movement in psychology has arisen in recent times through the effort to approach the phenomena of mind from the experimental and physiological point of view. As a result of some years of study of the general subject, I express with considerable confidence the opinion that there is no ground for extravagant claims or expectations, and still less ground for any fear of consequences. In all cases of new and somewhat rankly growing scientific enterprises, it is much the better way to waive the discussion of actual or possible achievements, as well as of welcomed or dreaded revelations of new truth, and proceed at once to the business on hand. It is proposed in this book to follow this better way. It will be the task of the book itself to set forth the assured or alleged results of Physiological Psychology; and this will be done at every step with such degree of assurance as belongs to the evidence hitherto attainable upon the particular subject discussed. With declamation, either in attack or defense of the "old psychology," of the "introspective method," etc., one may dispense without serious loss. The method and arrangement of the book have been chosen so as to fit it for use, both as a text-book by special students of the subjects of which it treats, and also by the general reader who is interested in knowing what results have been reached by the more modern--and even the latest--psycho-physical researches"--Pref. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved).
Author : Gregory J. Boyle
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0123869587
Total Pages : 825 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (238 download)
Download or read book Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Constructs written by Gregory J. Boyle and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Constructs assists researchers and practitioners by identifying and reviewing the best scales/measures for a variety of constructs. Each chapter discusses test validity, reliability, and utility. Authors have focused on the most often used and cited scales/measures, with a particular emphasis on those published in recent years. Each scale is identified and described, the sample on which it was developed is summarized, and reliability and validity data are presented, followed by presentation of the scale, in full or in part, where such permission has been obtained. Measures fall into five broad groups. The emotional disposition section reviews measures of general affective tendencies, and/or cognitive dispositions closely linked to emotion. These measures include hope and optimism, anger and hostility, life satisfaction, self-esteem, confidence, and affect dimensions. Emotion regulation scales go beyond general dispositions to measure factors that may contribute to understanding and managing emotions. These measures include alexithymia, empathy, resiliency, coping, sensation seeking, and ability and trait emotional intelligence. The interpersonal styles section introduces some traditional social–psychological themes in the context of personality assessment. These measures include adult attachment, concerns with public image and social evaluation, and forgiveness. The vices and virtues section reflects adherence to moral standards as an individual characteristic shaped by sociocultural influences and personality. These measures include values and moral personality, religiosity, dark personalities (Machiavellianism,narcissism, and subclinical psychopathy), and perfectionism. The sociocultural interaction and conflict section addresses relationships between different groups and associated attitudes. These measures include cross-cultural values, personality and beliefs, intergroup contact, stereotyping and prejudice, attitudes towards sexual orientation, and personality across cultures. - Encompasses 25 different areas of psychology research - Each scale has validity, reliability info, info on test bias, etc - Multiple scales discussed for each construct - Discussion of which scales are appropriate in which circumstances and to what populations - Examples of scales included
Author : DR Sherly Williams E, Dr Razeena Karim L
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1643242660
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (432 download)
Download or read book PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY written by DR Sherly Williams E, Dr Razeena Karim L and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text book, titled Physiological Psychology, covers the general area of ‘brain and behavior,’which is a modular subject in many university courses. The authors attempts to prepare students to understand physiological concepts in other specialized fields that they will encounter in their higher studies—it is suitable for undergraduate college students as well. The book is organised into four chapters. The first chapter covers the areas Brain and Behaviour, which includes techniques in neurophysiology, the neuron and its functions, Central Nervous System (CNS), Autonomous Nervous System (ANS), Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS), Para Sympathetic Nervous System (PSNS), neurotransmitters and drug action. The second chapter deals with biological basis of sensory processes, which includes visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactory and cutaneous systems. The third chapter contains physiological basis of sleep, eating, drinking and sexual behaviour while the last chapter covers the areas of emotion, learning and memory.
Author : John Blundell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781138191723
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (917 download)
Download or read book Physiological Psychology written by John Blundell and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3 Cerebral localization of psychological function -- Early attempts at localization -- Research turns a corner -- Specialization of functions in the cerebral hemispheres -- Methodological issues in localization -- The changing brain: evidence for neural plasticity -- Overview -- 4 Neurophysiology of motivation -- Is motivation a unitary phenomenon? -- Drive and motivation -- Classification of motivational states -- Features of homeostatic motivation -- Measurement of motivation -- Brain mechanisms and motivation -- Hunger motivation and the control of food intake
Author : Franklin Fearing
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Reflex Action written by Franklin Fearing and published by MIT Press (MA). This book was released on 1970 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faith in the new cybernetic technology has led many people to discern mindlike behavior in automata and to predict that soon we shall have machines that exhibit most of the qualities of the human mind. This modern attitude is not unlike the seventeenth-century faith that mechanical principles would explain the sensibilities and actions of animate bodies.Fearing's account begins, as it must, with Descartes, who invented a mechanical model--the reflex--to interpret action. Descartes, though, exempted mind from the same explanation; he found the products of mind much too complex to be grouped together with the actions of machines of the type then known. His qualms were not shared by successors such as LaMettrie, whose "L'Homme Machine" established a new tradition, now given great encouragement by modern developments in computing machinery.Beginning then with this contrast between Descartes and his near contemporaries, we find a duality of concern in what becomes reflex doctrine. The three centuries following have witnessed recurring debates on the various issues centered around attempts to explain both man's action and thought in terms of the mechanics of the reflex. The division corresponds roughly to the difference between the labors of the nerve physiologist and the explanatory programs of the philosopher-cum-psychologist.It may be surprising to those who have viewed reflex action as a topic in physiology that the author of this most complete history of the topic was, in fact, a psychologist. But this fact is thoroughly explicable in terms of the role that reflex notions had come to play in the psychology of the time when this book was originally published in 1930.Throughout the book Fearing takes pains not only to detail progress in clarifying the physiological basis of the reflex but also to explicate the debates that centered around naturalistic interpretations of animal and human action. He presents these developments with complete scholarly detachment.The fate of the reflex interpretation of behavior more than illuminates past efforts at comprehending the behavior of animals and men--it also introduces some sobering thoughts for the future of such efforts.
Author : George Trumbull Ladd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 742 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Elements of Physiological Psychology;...(thoroughly Rev. and Re-written) by George Trumbull Ladd, & Robert Sessions Woodworth written by George Trumbull Ladd and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
