Physiological psychology

Physiological psychology introduction

1. Module-I Physiological Psychology

2. Meaning Biological psychology evolutionary, and developmental mechanisms of behavior is the study of the physiological, and experience . It is approximately synonymous with the terms Biopsychology, Psychobiology, Physiological psychology, and Behavioral neuroscience . The term biological psychology emphasizes that the goal is to relate biology to issues of psychology. Neuroscience includes much that is relevant to behavior but also includes more detail about anatomy and chemistry.

3. Meaning Physiological psychology that connects behavior and mental processes to bodily processes, and to the functions and actions of the brain. The brain in turn affects behavior and mind.

4. Relating Brain & Behavior

5. Relating Brain & Behavior

6. Relating Brain & Behavior

7. Biological Explanations of Behavior Common-sense explanations of behavior often refer to intentional goals such as, “He did this because he was trying to . . .” or “She did that because she wanted to . . . .” But often, we have no reason to assume intentions. In contrast to common-sense explanations, biological explanations of behavior fall into four categories (Tinbergen, 1951): Physiological, Ontogenetic, Evolutionary, and Functional.

8. Biological Explanations of Behavior A physiological explanation relates a behavior to the activity of the brain and other organs. It deals with the machinery of the body. The term ontogenetic comes from Greek roots meaning the origin (or genesis) of being. An ontogenetic explanation describes how a structure or behavior develops, including the influences of genes, nutrition, experiences, and their interactions.

9. Biological Explanations of Behavior A evolutionary explanation attempt to explain how certain human behaviours developed over time. Certain behaviours can be explained by examining their evolutionary origins and their identifying their ability to enhance survival. Functional explanations are a type of explanation offered in the natural and social sciences. In giving these explanations, researchers appeal to the functions that a structure or system has.

10. Reference Kalat . (2014).  Biological Psychology . London: Cengage Learning. Tinbergen, N. (1951). The study of instinct. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.