Applied Biological Psychology

305 Pages·5.295 MB·English

by  Getz G.E.

Applied Biological
Psychology
Glen E. Getz, PhD, ABN, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist through
the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. He is employed within
the neuropsychology section in the department of psychiatry at Allegheny Gen-
eral Hospital and is an adjunct assistant professor at the Drexel University Col-
lege of Medicine and Temple University School of Medicine. His responsibilities
at Allegheny General include evaluating both inpatient and outpatient adult
and child populations, providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interven-
tions with psychiatric patients, and performing cognitive-based research within
the Allegheny Singer Research Institute. He is the clinical training director of the
neuropsychology postdoctoral program and also supervises clinical psychology
interns, psychiatry residents, and graduate students. He has served a 3-year term
on the Scientific Committee of Division 40 of the American Psychological Asso-
ciation (Clinical Neuropsychology). He has published over 30 full-length articles,
abstracts, and book chapters, and he coauthored the third edition of Screening for
Brain Impairment with Michael Franzen (Springer Publishing Company, 2010).
He has taught applied biological psychology courses over a dozen semesters at
Chatham University since 2007, where he serves as an adjunct professor.
Applied Biological
Psychology
Glen e. Getz, PhD, ABn
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Getz, Glen.
Applied biological psychology / Glen E. Getz, PhD.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Brief Contents
Preface xvii
Acknowledgments xix
Section I: Foundations of Neurobiology
1. History of Neurobiology 1
2. Research and Clinical Methods 13
3. Nervous System and Brain Structure 27
4. Major Neurobiological Brain Systems 45
Section II: Application of Neurobiology in Psychology
5. Childhood Disorders 61
6. Schizophrenia 79
7. Mood Disorders 93
8. Anxiety Disorders 113
9. Eating Disorders 129
10. Sleep Disorders 145
11. Substance Disorders 159
12. Medical Disorders 173
13. Traumatic Brain Injury 193
14. Personality Disorders 207
Glossary 219
References 243
Index 277
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Contents
Preface xvii
Acknowledgments xix
Section I: Foundations of Neurobiology
1. History of Neurobiology 1
Clinical Case Reports 2
The Case of Phineas Gage 2
The Case of Mr. Tan 3
The Case of H.M. 4
Special Topics: Decision-Making Capacity 5
Current Case Examinations 6
Important Methodological Advancements 6
Development of Neuropsychology Testing 7
Creation of Computed Tomography 7
Creation of MRI and Beyond 7
The History of Treatment Technique 8
Lobotomy and Shock Treatment 8
Ethics: Safety of Patients 9
Medication 10
Psychotherapy 10
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 10
Neuroscientists 11
Conclusions 12
Summary Points 12
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