Understanding Biological Behavior

by Michael Miguel

This book introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders will be addressed. The course also notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relation

Description from LibreTexts.

Publisher: Coalinga College
Subjects: Social Sciences
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
Who can read: Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

LibreTexts writes equations in TeX, and here they show as TeX; the PDF has them typeset.

Front Matter
TitlePage
InfoPage
Table of Contents
Licensing
1: Introduction
1.1: The Brain
1.1.1: Learning Objective and Introduction
1.1.2: The Anatomy of the Brain
1.1.3: A Brain Divided
1.1.4: Studying the Human Brain
1.1.5: Outside Resources
1.1.6: Vocabulary
1.1.7: References
1.2: The Nature-Nurture Question
1.2.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
1.2.2: What Have We Learned About Nature-Nurture?
1.2.3: Outside Resources
1.2.4: Vocabulary
1.2.5: References
1.3: Conducting Psychology Research in the Real World
1.3.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
1.3.2: Rationale for Conducting Psychology Research in the Real World
1.3.3: Studying Daily Behavior
1.3.4: Studying Online Behavior
1.3.5: Outside Resources
1.3.6: Vocabulary
1.3.7: References
2: Nerve Cells and How They Communicate
2.1: Neurons
2.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
2.1.2: The Structure of the Neuron
2.1.3: Communication Within and Between Neurons
2.1.4: The Change in Membrane Potential During an Action Potential
2.1.5: Outside Resources
2.1.6: Vocabulary
2.1.7: References
3: The Nervous System
3.1: The Brain and the Nervous System
3.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
3.1.2: Nervous System development across the human lifespan
3.1.3: The Central Nervous System- Looking at the brain as a whole
3.1.4: The Peripheral Nervous System
3.1.5: Outside Resources
3.1.6: Vocabulary
3.1.7: References
3.2: The Nervous System
3.2.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
3.2.2: Development of the Nervous System
3.2.3: The Central Nervous System
3.2.4: Studying the Nervous System
3.2.5: Outside Resources
3.2.6: Vocabulary
3.2.7: References
4: Development and Plasticity of the Brain
4.1: Epigenetics in Psychology
4.1.1: Learning Objective and Introduction
4.1.2: Molecular Control of Gene Expression- The Dynamic Epigenome
4.1.3: Early Childhood Experience
4.1.4: Child Nutrition and the Epigenome
4.1.5: Epigenetic Mechanisms in Psychological Disorders
4.1.6: Outside Resources
4.1.7: Vocabulary
4.1.8: References
5: Vision and Perception
5.1: Vision
5.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
5.1.2: The Importance of Contrast
5.1.3: The Reconstruction and Process
5.1.4: Integration with Other Modalities
5.1.5: Outside Resources
5.1.6: Vocabulary
5.1.7: References
5.2: Multi-Modal Perception
5.2.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
5.2.2: Questions About Multimodal Perception
5.2.3: Crossmodal Receptive Fields
5.2.4: Behavioral Effects of Multimodal Perception
5.2.5: Tactile/Visual Interactions in Body Ownership
5.2.6: Crossmodal Speech
5.2.7: Outside Resources
5.2.8: Vocabulary
5.2.9: References
6: Other Sensory Systems and Attention
6.1: Hearing
6.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
6.1.2: Perceptual Attributes of Sound
6.1.3: An Overview of the Auditory System
6.1.4: Audibility, Masking, and Frequency Selectivity
6.1.5: Auditory Scene Analysis
6.1.6: Outside Resources
6.1.7: Vocabulary
6.1.8: References
6.2: Taste and Smell
6.2.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
6.2.2: Taste and Smell Anatomy
6.2.3: Solving the omnivore's dilemma- Taste affects is hard-wired
6.2.4: Central interactions- Key to Understanding taste damage
6.2.5: Outside Resources
6.2.6: Vocabulary
6.2.7: References
6.3: Touch and Pain
6.3.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
6.3.2: Sensation
6.3.3: Action Potentials in the Receptor Cells Travel as Nerve Impulses with Different Speeds
6.3.4: Modulation
6.3.5: When Touch Becomes Painful or Pain Becomes Chronic
6.3.6: Outside Resources
6.3.7: Vocabulary
6.3.8: References
7: Movement
7.1: The Vestibular System
7.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
7.1.2: Structure of the Vestibular receptors
7.1.3: The vestibular nuclei
7.1.4: Vestibulo-spinal network
7.1.5: Spatial orientation and navigation
7.1.6: Outside Resources
7.1.7: Vocabulary
7.1.8: References
8: States of Consciousness
8.1: States of Consciousness
8.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
8.1.2: Levels of Awareness
8.1.3: High Awareness
8.1.4: Other States of Consciousness
8.1.5: Psychoactive Drugs
8.1.6: Outside Resources
8.1.7: Vocabulary
8.1.8: References
8.2: Consciousness
8.2.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
8.2.2: Other Minds
8.2.3: Conscious Experiences of Visual Perception
8.2.4: Conscious Experiences of Body Awareness
8.2.5: Outside Resources
8.2.6: Vocabulary
8.2.7: References
8.3: Attention
8.3.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
8.3.2: Selective Attention
8.3.3: Late Selection Models
8.3.4: Divided Attention and Multitasking
8.3.5: Outside Resources
8.3.6: Vocabulary
8.3.7: References
9: Internal Regulation
9.1: Drive States
9.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
9.1.2: Key Properties of Drive States
9.1.3: Two Illustrative Drive States
9.1.4: Outside Resources
9.1.5: Vobabulary
9.1.6: References
10: Reproductive Behaviors
10.1: Hormones and Behavior
10.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introductions
10.1.2: Sex Differences
10.1.3: Aggressive Behaviors
10.1.4: Parental Behaviors
10.1.5: Outside Resources
10.1.6: Vocabulary
10.1.7: References
10.2: Biochemistry of Love
10.2.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
10.2.2: The Evolution of Social Behavior
10.2.3: Stress and Love
10.2.4: Fatherhood also has a biological basis
10.2.5: Can love - or perhaps oxytocin - be a medicine?
10.2.6: Outside Resources
10.2.7: Vocabulary
10.2.8: References
11: Emotional Behaviors
11.1: Social Neuroscience
11.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
11.1.2: What is Social Neuroscience?
11.1.3: Do We Use Our Own Behavior to Help Us Understand Others?
11.1.4: What is the Cost of Social Stress?
11.1.5: Outside Resources
11.1.6: Vocabulary
11.1.7: References
11.2: Affective Neuroscience
11.2.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
11.2.2: Basic Emotions
11.2.3: Fear- The neural system of freezing and fleeing
11.2.4: Plasticity- Experiences can alter the brain
11.2.5: Outside Resources
11.2.6: Vocabulary
11.2.7: References
11.3: The Healthy Life
11.3.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
11.3.2: Stress and Health
11.3.3: Coping Strategies
11.3.4: Stress Management
11.3.5: Being a Health Psychologist
11.3.6: Outside Resources
11.3.7: Vocabulary
11.3.8: References
12: The Biology of Learning and Memory
12.1: Memory (Encoding, Storage, Retrieval)
12.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
12.1.2: Varieties of Memory
12.1.3: Encoding
12.1.4: Storage
12.1.5: Retrieval
12.1.6: Outside Resources
12.1.7: Vocabulary
12.1.8: References
12.2: Conditioning and Learning
12.2.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
12.2.2: Useful Things to Know about Classical Conditioning
12.2.3: The Learning Process
12.2.4: Instrumental Responses Come Under Stimulus Control
12.2.5: Putting Classical and Instrumental Conditioning Together
12.2.6: Outside Resources
12.2.7: Vocabulary
12.2.8: References
12.3: Forgetting and Amnesia
12.3.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
12.3.2: Causes of Forgetting
12.3.3: Adaptive Forgetting
12.3.4: Outside Resources
12.3.5: Vocabulary
12.3.6: References
12.4: Factors Influencing Learning
12.4.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
12.4.2: Learners
12.4.3: General Principles of Learning
12.4.4: Outside Resources
12.4.5: Vocabulary
12.4.6: References
13: Lateralization and Language
13.1: Language and Language Use
13.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
13.1.2: How Do We Use Language?
13.1.3: What Do We Talk About?
13.1.4: Psychological Consequences of Language Use
13.1.5: Vocabulary
13.1.6: References
14: Psychological Disorders
14.1: Psychopharmacology
14.1.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
14.1.2: Pharmacokinetics- What Is It – Why Is It Important?
14.1.3: Recent Issues Related to Psychotropic Drugs and Metabolism
14.1.4: Other Controversial Issues
14.1.5: Outside Resources
14.1.6: Vocabulary
14.1.7: 14.1.7-References
14.2: Mood Disorders
14.2.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
14.2.2: What Are Mood Disorders?
14.2.3: How Common Are Mood Disorders? Who Develops Mood Disorders?
14.2.4: What Are Some of the Factors Implicated in the Development and Course of Mood Disorders?
14.2.5: What Are Some of the Well-Supported Treatments for Mood Disorders?
14.2.6: Outside Resources
14.2.7: Vocabulary
14.2.8: References
14.3: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
14.3.1: Learning Objectives and Introduction
14.3.2: The phenomenology of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders
14.3.3: The Cognitive Neuroscience of schizophrenia
14.3.4: Risk factors for developing schizophrenia
14.3.5: Treatment of Schizophrenia
14.3.6: Outside Resources
14.3.7: Vocabulary
14.3.8: References
Back Matter
Index
Glossary
Detailed Licensing
Detailed Licensing

Understanding Biological Behavior

Contents