An outline of psychobiology (2nd ed.)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dunlap, Knight, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social psychology.

Psychophysiology.

Neurobiology.

Psychobiology.

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Outline of psychobiology

An outline of psychobiology

Place of Publication:

Baltimore : $b Johns Hopkins Press, $c 1917.

Summary:

The book explores the intersection of biology and psychology, exploring how the two fields can work together to better understand human behavior and cognition. The authors delve into a range of topics, including the structure and function of the nervous system, the role of hormones in behavior, and the relationship between genetics and personality. They also examine the ways in which environmental factors can shape behavior and how psychological disorders can be treated through biological interventions. This book is an important contribution to the field of psychology, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest research and theories in psychobiology.

Contents:

1. The cell

2. The adult tissues of the human body

3. Muscular tissue

4. Nervous tissue

5. The afferent and efferent neurons

6. The gross relations of the nerves, spinal cord, brain and other ganglia

7. The visceral or splanchnic division of the nervous system

8. Glands

9. The functional interrelation of receptors, neurons, and effectors.