Biological Psychology

Acknowledgments 

Chapter 1: Cells of the Nervous System: Structure and Function 
Module 1.1 Structure of the Nervous System — Neurons and Glia 
Types of Neurons 
Module 1.2 Communication within a Neuron — Propagation of the Action Potential  
Additional Notes  
Module 1.3 Communication Between Neurons 
References 

Chapter 2: Functional Anatomy 
Module 2.1 Protection of the Nervous System: Ventricles, Meninges, and the Blood–Brain Barrier 
Module 2.2 The Peripheral Nervous System 
Module 2.3 The Central Nervous System 
References 

Chapter 3: Somatosensory System: Pain and Perception 
Section 1: Overview of the Somatosensory System 
Summary of the Sensory System Model 

Chapter 4: Sensorimotor System: Neurobiology of Movement and Muscle Physiology  
4.1 The Physiological Actions Implementing Movement — Contraction of Muscles 
4.2 Eliciting Contractions from Lower Levels — Lower Motoneurons and Reflex Arcs
LMN organization  
4.3 Our Brain Gets Involved — Responsibilities of Upper Motor Systems 
The Prefrontal Cortex — Integrating our wants and needs with circumstances  
Establishing habits and motor sequences 
Section Summary 
Key Terms 
References 
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Chapter 5: Psychopharmacology 
Module 5.1 Types of Neurochemicals 
Module 5.2 Mechanisms of Action and Notes on Pharmacodynamics 
Module 5.3 Drugs and their Effects 
Module 5.4 Substance Use Disorder 
References 

Chapter 6: Memory and Neurodegeneration 
6.1 Memory is Classified Based on Time Course and Type of Information Stored
6.2 Implicit Memories: Associative vs. Nonassociative Learning 
6.3 Explicit Memories: Episodic and Semantic Memories 
6.4 Synaptic Mechanisms of Long-Term Memory 
Section Summary 
Key Terms 
References 
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Chapter 7: Neuroendocrine System and Sex 
7.1 Understanding Sexual Reproduction and Sexual Dimorphism
7.2 Mechanisms of Sexual Determination and Differentiation 
7.3 Sex Differences in Brain and Behavior: Genetic, Hormonal,  and Environmental Mechanisms 
7.4 Sex Differences in Brain Circuits and Susceptibility to Psychiatric Disease  
Section Summary 
Key Terms 
References 
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Chapter 8: Psychological Disorders 
Module 8.1 Mood Disorders 
Module 8.2 Anxiety Disorders 
Module 8.3 Schizophrenia 
References