Physiological Psychology - I

Paper Code: 
PSY 311
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Teaching a student the basics of biological bases of behavior including psychophysiology and behavior genetics.

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Biopsychology :

Definition;  Historical Background; Methods

9.00
Unit II: 
Nerve Physiology :

Structure and Functions of Neuron; Types of neurons; Nerve Impulse Transmission-Electrical and Chemical

9.00
Unit III: 
Central Nervous System :

Brain and Spinal Cord

9.00
Unit IV: 
Peripheral Nervous System :

Somatic; Autonomic

9.00
Unit V: 
Endocrine System :

Structure and Function of Pituitary Gland; Thyroid Gland; Adrenal Gland; Pancreas; Gonads; Pineal Gland

Essential Readings: 
  • Klein,S.B., & Thorne,M.B. (2006).Biological Psychology.NewYork:Worth Publishers.
  • Leukel, F. (1985). Introduction to Physiological Psychology. New Delhi: C.B.S. Publishers and Distributors.
  • Levinthal, C.F. (1996). Introduction to Physiological Psychology. (3rd ed). 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.
References: 
  • Carlson, N. (2000). Psychology of Behavior. Boston :Allyn & Bacon.
  • Gale, A., & Edwards, J. A. (1983). Physiological Correlates of Human Behavior. London :Academic Press.
  • Greenfield, S.(1996). The Human Mind Explained. London: Castle Publishers Ltd.
  • Hay, D. (1985). Essentials of Behavior Genetics. Blackwell Scientific.
  • 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.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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