Physiological Psychology

College-level Notes for 6 Unites listed below 1. Introduction/What is Physiological psychology a. Mind-body connection and separation b. Nature vs Nurture 2. Structures and Function of Cells in the Nervous System a. Central Nervous System b. Peripheral Nervous System c. Important Cells d. Cells Supporting PNS e. Structure and Function of Cells f. How neuron Charges change/action potential g. Interneural communication 3. Brain Development a. Prenatal development b. Newborn brains c. Post-natal development 4. Psychopharmacology a. Pharmacokinetics b. Distribution & metabolism c. Drug effectiveness d. How drugs operate e. Common classes of psychopharmaceuticals 5. Movement, Muscle contraction and relaxation a. Central nervous system b. Peripheral Nervous System c. Musculoskeletal System d. Proprioceptors 6. Internal regulations a. Homeostasis b. Thirst c. hunger