Psychophysiology

Author: Shen Zheng
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book not only draws on the latest research findings from domestic and international works in physiological psychology but also incorporates insights from related disciplines such as cognitive psychology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, molecular neurobiology, and information science. These findings are used to discuss the physiological mechanisms of various psychological activities, including sensation, perception, attention, learning, memory, verbal thinking, instinctual motivation, emotions, personality, motor functions, and volitional behavior. Additionally, it explores new theories on the pathological mechanisms of conditions such as agnosia, aphasia, amnesia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, affective psychoses, intellectual disabilities, and personality disorders. The book also covers theoretical concepts related to cognitive theories, artificial intelligence, and artificial neural networks concerning perception, attention, learning, memory, and verbal thinking. In the introduction, the author discusses the history of physiological psychology, contemporary trends, and provides a concise overview of the fundamentals. At the end of the book, a list of newly available reference materials in both Chinese and foreign languages is provided.