| | '''Biological psychology''','''Behavioral neuroscience''', also known as '''biological psychology''',<ref>[[Mark Rosenzweig|Rosenzweig]], Breedlove, Watson; [http://www.amazon.com/dp/0878937544 Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, 4/e], p. 3</ref> '''biopsychology''', or '''psychobiology'''<ref name="webby">[http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?sourceid=Mozilla-search&va=psychobiology Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary » Psychobiology]></ref> is the application of the principles of [[biology]] (in particular [[neurobiology]]), to the study of [[physiological]], genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in [[human]] and non-human animals. It typically investigates at the level of nerves, neurotransmitters, brain circuitry and the basic biological processes that underlie normal and abnormal behavior. Most typically experiments in behavioral neuroscience involve non-human animal models (such as rats and mice, and non-human primates) which have implications for better understanding of human pathology and therefore contribute to [[evidence based practice]]. | | '''Biological psychology''','''Behavioral neuroscience''', also known as '''biological psychology''',<ref>[[Mark Rosenzweig|Rosenzweig]], Breedlove, Watson; [http://www.amazon.com/dp/0878937544 Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, 4/e], p. 3</ref> '''biopsychology''', or '''psychobiology'''<ref name="webby">[http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?sourceid=Mozilla-search&va=psychobiology Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary » Psychobiology]></ref> is the application of the principles of [[biology]] (in particular [[neurobiology]]), to the study of [[physiological]], genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in [[human]] and non-human animals. It typically investigates at the level of nerves, neurotransmitters, brain circuitry and the basic biological processes that underlie normal and abnormal behavior. Most typically experiments in behavioral neuroscience involve non-human animal models (such as rats and mice, and non-human primates) which have implications for better understanding of human pathology and therefore contribute to [[evidence based practice]]. |
| | Different manipulations have advantages and limitations. Neural tissue destroyed by surgery, electric shock or neurotoxcin is a permanent manipulation and therefore limits follow-up investigation.<ref name="Abel and Lattal 2001"/> Most genetic manipulation techniques are also considered permanent.<ref name="Abel and Lattal 2001"/> Temporary lesions can be achieved with advanced in genetic manipulations, for example, certain genes can now be switched on and off with diet.<ref name="Abel and Lattal 2001"/> Pharmacological manipulations also allow blocking of certain neurotransmitters temporarily as the function returns to its previous state after the drug has been metabolized.<ref name="Abel and Lattal 2001">T Abel, KM Lattal (2001) "Molecular mechanisms of memory acquisition, consolidation and retrieval" ''Current Opinion in Neurobiology''</ref> | | Different manipulations have advantages and limitations. Neural tissue destroyed by surgery, electric shock or neurotoxcin is a permanent manipulation and therefore limits follow-up investigation.<ref name="Abel and Lattal 2001"/> Most genetic manipulation techniques are also considered permanent.<ref name="Abel and Lattal 2001"/> Temporary lesions can be achieved with advanced in genetic manipulations, for example, certain genes can now be switched on and off with diet.<ref name="Abel and Lattal 2001"/> Pharmacological manipulations also allow blocking of certain neurotransmitters temporarily as the function returns to its previous state after the drug has been metabolized.<ref name="Abel and Lattal 2001">T Abel, KM Lattal (2001) "Molecular mechanisms of memory acquisition, consolidation and retrieval" ''Current Opinion in Neurobiology''</ref> |