Physiological Psychology

Catalog description

This is an advanced level course for psychology majors that is designed to provide students with an appreciation of the role physiological mechanisms play in human behavior. This course will focus on those behaviors mediated by the central nervous system (CNS). Students will be introduced to the scientific discipline of psychophysiology, the study of the brain, physiological processes, psychopharmacology, and behavior. After a review of the anatomy and basic functioning of the CNS, we will cover the role the CNS plays in learning and memory, emotion, cognition, the development of mental disorders, and the intersection of some mental and physical health conditions. We will examine the most recent findings in physiological psychology, including the use of physiological treatment for mental disorders. Prerequisites: PSYC101 or PSYC130 College of Health and Human Sciences School of Psychology