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Physiological Psychology – I
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On completion of this course, the students will be able to: CO51: To understand the fundamental physiological processes, historical development and scientific methods underlying human behaviour. CO52: To explain the principles of nerve cell functioning. CO53: To understand the role of central nervous system in governing human behaviour. CO54: To have awareness about the role of peripheral nervous system in human body. CO55: To identify the role of various endocrinal glands in bodily functioning. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Definition; Historical Background; Methods
Structure and Functions of Neuron; Types of neurons; Nerve Impulse Transmission-Electrical and Chemical
Brain and Spinal Cord
Somatic; Autonomic
Structure and Function of Pituitary Gland; Thyroid Gland; Adrenal Gland; Pancreas; Gonads; Pineal Gland
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- Leukel, F. (1985). Introduction to Physiological Psychology. New Delhi: C.B.S. Publishers and Distributors.
- Levinthal, C.F. (1996). Introduction to Physiological Psychology. (3rded). Prentice Hall.
- Morgan, C.T. (1965). Physiological Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill Inc.
- Rosenzweig , M.R. &Lieman ,A.R. (1982). Physiological Psychology. D.C. Health and Co. Lexington.
- Suggested Readings
- Barrett, L. (2011). Beyond the Brain: How Body and Environment Shape Animal and Human Minds. Princeton University Press. EISBN: 978-1-40083-834-9. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt7rvqf
- Bogdan, R., & Taylor, S. J. (1982). Inside Out: Two First-person accounts fo what it means to be labeled "Mentally Retarded". University of Toronto Press. EISBN: 978-0-81315-877-8. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt130jbbk
- Carlson, N. (2000). Psychology of Behavior. Boston :Allyn& Bacon.
- Gale, A., & Edwards, J. A. (1983). Physiological Correlates of Human Behavior.London :Academic Press.
- Goldstein, J. (2010). Hysteria Complicated by Ecstasy: The Case of Nanette Leroux. Princeton University Press. EISBN: 978-1-40083-371-9. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt4cgcrt
- Greenfield, S.(1996). The Human Mind Explained. London: Castle Publishers Ltd.
- Hay, D. (1985).Essentials of Behavior Genetics. Blackwell Scientific.
- Keefe, S. E. (1988). Appalachian Mental Health. University Press of Kentucky. EISBN: 978-0-81315-877-8. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt130jbbk
- Lambert, K. (2018). Well-Grounded: The Neurobiology of Rational Decisions. Yale University Press. EISBN: 978-0-30024-091-7. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctv5cgb5t
- Morgan, C.T. & Stellar, E. (1950). Physiological Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill Inc.
- Pinel, J.P.J. (2000). Biopsychology. Allyn and Bacon.
- Plomin, R. (1994). Genetics and Experience. New Delhi :Sage.
- Plomin, R.,DeFries, J.C., &McClearn, G.E. (2000). Behavioral Genetics. W.H.:Freeman and Co.
- Steen, R.G. (1996). DNA & Density: Nature and Nurture in Human Behavior. Plenum.
- Wegner, M.A., Jones, F.N. & Jones, M.H. (1956). Physiological Psychology. New York :Henry Holt.
- Zillmer, E., & Spiers, M.(2001). Principles of Neuropsychology. Australia :Wadsworth, Thomson Learning.
E Resources
- ResearchGate
- JSTOR
- Proquest
- Shodhganga
- Delnet
- Google Scholar
- National Digital Library (NPTEL)
- Academia
Journals
- Annual review of neuroscience
- Biological psychology
- Psychological methods
- Reviews in the Neurosciences
