Physiological Psychology, Series of Psychology Books from Peking University

Author: Shen Zheng
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Publish Date: 1993-11-01
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. It discusses the physiological mechanisms of various psychological processes, 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 foundational knowledge. At the end of the book, a list of newly available reference materials in both Chinese and foreign languages is provided. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in psychology, education, medicine, and neurobiology. It can also be used as a reference for researchers in these fields to update their foundational knowledge.