Applied Biological Psychology (eBook)

Glen E. Getz (Autor)

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2025 | 2., Second Edition, New Edition
394 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-5364-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Learn how to apply neurobiology to real-world practice, moving beyond theory to understand brain-based behavior in depth.The second edition of Applied Biological Psychology explores neuroscientific discoveries like brain imaging, genetics, and cognitive studies to understand behaviors and their connections to psychiatric diagnoses. The first section of Applied Biological Psychology introduces students to foundational neuroscientific theory and research methods, while the second section reviews literature on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and other diagnostic categories. The textbook includes case examples and discussions of special topics and ethics to enhance understanding and emphasizes differences and commonalities across diagnoses. Practical applications and ethical considerations in the second edition help bridge the gap between neuroscience theory and psychological practice.New to the Second Edition:Simplifies complex concepts with easy-to-understand language.Explores psychiatric and medical diagnoses through a neurobiological lens.Reviews symptom criteria for various diagnoses.Presents treatment methods with neurobiological explanations that clarify effectiveness.Tests knowledge with review questions that reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment.Summarizes key points at the end of each chapter for quick review and retention.Key Features:Discover the latest neuroscience research, linking behaviors with neurobiological processes to better understand psychiatric disorders.Examine expanded discussions on genetics and the role of cultural factors in shaping mental health and neurobiology.Analyze real-world case examples that connect theory to practice and enhance critical thinking.Explore neurobiological and psychological impacts in a new chapter dedicated to topics in childhood maltreatment and trauma.Visualize concepts with updated and newly added color images and drawings that enhance comprehension and retention of the material.

Inhalt

Preface

Acknowledgments

Instructor Resources

SECTION I: FOUNDATIONS OF NEUROBIOLOGY

Chapter 1. History of Neurobiology

Chapter 2. Research and Clinical Methods

Chapter 3. Nervous System and Brain Structure

Chapter 4. Major Neurobiological Brain Systems

SECTION II: APPLICATION OF NEUROBIOLOGY IN PSYCHOLOGY

Chapter 5. Childhood Disorders

Chapter 6. Schizophrenia

Chapter 7. Mood Disorders

Chapter 8. Anxiety Disorders

Chapter 9. Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Chapter 10. Eating Disorders

Chapter 11. Sleep Disorders

Chapter 12. Substance Disorders

Chapter 13. Medical Disorders

Chapter 14. Traumatic Brain Injury

Chapter 15. Personality Disorders

Glossary

Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.5.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Biopsychologie / Neurowissenschaften
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-5364-X / 082615364X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-5364-7 / 9780826153647