Psychophysiology: Human Behavior And Physiological Response, Second Edition

Andreassi, John L.

ISBN 10 : 0805801804 ISBN 13 : 9780805801804

Editeur : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc, 1989

Synopsis

Book by Andreassi John L

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Psychophysiology is a field concerned with the relationship between ongoing physiological activities and behavior. The objectives of this third edition -- as it was for earlier versions -- is to introduce the beginning student to psychophysiology -- its concepts, empirical data, subject matter, and research techniques. As such, it provides a comprehensive introduction for those new to the area, whether they are upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, or professionals seeking basic information about the field. It contains information on a variety of physiological measures and covers anatomy and physiology, recording techniques, research findings, concepts in the field, practical applications and environmental influences.

Because the field of psychophysiology continues to develop and grow, the author not only explores some of the newer areas of importance to students, but also updates findings in the traditional topics of interest. This coverage includes:
* a new section on psychoneuroimmunology -- the relationships between brain, behavior, and immune function,
* current work on cardiovascular reactivity and the possible relationship between personality factors, reactivity, and the development of coronary heart disease,
* novel work on the use of event-related brain potentials in the study of neurological disorders,
* conceptual developments in the areas of cardiovascular psychophysiology,
* EEG asymmetries during the experience of different emotions,
* updated research on patterning of facial muscle activity in expressing emotions, and
* expanded information on the historical development of psychophysiology.

Each chapter is a self-contained unit -- allowing instructors to present material in sequences geared to their own personal preferences.

This book was written for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students of psychology, and for professionals new to the area of psychophysiology. In addition to its use as a main text in psychophysiology courses, it may also be used as either a main text or as supplementary reading for courses in physiological psychology. It provides valuable material for related courses in behavioral and psychosomatic medicine, health psychology, biofeedback, biomedical engineering, and psychophysiological assessment. Clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, physical therapists, and other health professionals and researchers will find a great deal of useful information as well.

Présentation de l'éditeur

As new technology fuels the rapid growth of research in psychophysiology, it is essential that those new to the field receive a comprehensive introduction. Psychophysiology: Human Behavior and Physiological Response provides students with elementary information regarding the anatomy and physiology of various body systems, recording techniques, integrative reviews of literature, and concepts in the field. Highly accessible, this book fills a gap between edited handbooks that are often difficult for beginners, and journal articles that may also be a challenge to digest.
 
In this new edition, John L. Andreassi incorporates:
*a glossary of terms at the end of each chapter to help students learn definitions of novel terms introduced throughout the book;
*a new chapter focusing on the proliferation of neuroimaging studies, including positron emission tomography (PET) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI); and
*content changes in all chapters to cover new areas of research, as well as to update findings in traditional topics of interest.
 
Upper level undergraduate and beginning graduate students in psychophysiology, biological psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and physiological psychology will benefit immensely from this important text, just as professionals new to psychophysiology will find this book exceptionally useful in their work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0805801804
• ISBN 13: 9780805801804
• Reliure: Feuillets mobiles
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 488
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible