087446
New York - Toronto
1959
11×18,5
meki
117
engleski
Cijena: 12,00 EUR
This is a book authored by Richard K. Overton, published in 1959. It was released as Volume 18 in the Doubleday Papers in Psychology (also known as Random House Studies in Psychology). The book explores the biological and chemical underpinnings of mental processes, focusing on how physiological states influence cognitive functions. Key areas of discussion include: Chemical Memory and Recall: Overton examines the "Chemistry of Memory and Recall," specifically looking at how biological chemistry relates to attention, insight, and judgment. The Calcium Displacement Hypothesis: Overton is known for proposing the "Calcium Displacement Hypothesis" in this period, which relates neuronal calcium levels to psychological and behavioral states. Physiological Basis of Behavior: The work is grounded in a "physiological approach," which in psychology typically assumes that behavioral differences can be understood through genetics, brain structure, hormones, and chemical reactions. The text represents an early 20th-century effort to bridge the gap between psychology and biology, contrasting with the purely behavioral or psychodynamic approaches dominant at the time. It is often cited in later developmental and cognitive research as a foundational example of biological psychology.
