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Key Topics in Psychobiology is a compelling introduction to the science of psychobiology, offering a thorough exploration of its historical foundations, theoretical principles, research methods, societal impacts, and emerging areas of inquiry. Written by expert researchers, this text provides readers with a clear framework for understanding the biological underpinnings of human behaviour.
The book begins by establishing the importance of psychobiology in explaining psychological functions and processes. It then examines key theoretical principles that have shaped the field, providing insights into the foundational ideas driving research. A detailed overview of psychobiological methods follows, including studies on brain lesions, neuroimaging techniques, and measures of electrical and magnetic activity in the brain, showcasing the tools that uncover the biological basis of behaviour. The societal impacts of psychobiological research are explored, with discussions on its contributions to addressing challenges such as dementia and addiction. Finally, the book concludes with a forward-looking perspective on emerging areas, including climate psychobiology and the intersection of human and artificial intelligence, highlighting the exciting directions the field is set to take.
Both informative and engaging, Key Topics in Psychobiology is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychology and related disciplines.
Contents
Section 1: Key Foundations
1.1 From brain to behaviour: An introduction to psychobiology
1.2 Two halves, one brain: A quick introduction to the neuroanatomy of the nervous system
1.3 How the nervous system works: Signal generation and information transfer
Section 2: Key Theories
2.1. How the brain changes itself: Neural plasticity as a core principle in psychobiology
2.2. Connection is everything: Network theory and graph theory in psychobiology
Section 3: Key Methodologies
3.1 Learning from lesions: How studying the damaged brain can shed light on brain-behaviour associations
3.2 Electric brains: The electroencephalogram in psychobiological research
3.3 A colourful revolution: Neuroimaging and its relevance for psychobiology
3.4. What parents provide: Neurogenetics in psychobiology
3.5 From eye movements to sweaty hands: Psychobiological methods outside the brain
3.6 Stimulate my brain: Transcranial magnetic stimulation and other neuromodulation techniques
Section 4: Key Impacts on Research or Practice and Policy
4.1 Lost minds: Psychobiological research on memory in the time of ageing societies and Alzheimer's disease
4.2 I want to stop, but I cannot: the psychobiology of addiction in times of the opioid crisis (and social media)
4.3 Hug me until I stop crying: Psychobiological research on social and emotional processes
4.4 Not hungry, anymore: The psychobiology of hunger in the age of weight-loss pills
4.5 The self-conscious dolphin: What psychobiology can teach us about animal brains
4.6 The individual brain: Neurodiversity and the science of brain variability
4.7 I'm so stressed: Physical health, mental health, immune system, and the neurobiology of stress
Section 5: Key Emerging Areas
5.1 Climate psychobiology and the future of the planet
5.2 The psychobiology of intelligence and the age of artificial intelligence
