Talk:Psychophysiology
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Um. That's just an example, right? There's no actual link between those two, yes? In which case, it should be made clear. DS 18:24, 30 May 2004 (UTC)
[edit] Amygdala- fear
His example makes sense neuro-anatomically. in deed
[edit] Distinction From Physiological Psychology
I would diagree with this line in the article:
- Psychophysiology is different from physiological psychology in that psychophysiology looks at the way psychological activities produce physiological responses, while physiological psychology looks at the physiological mechanisms which lead to psychological activity.
I think this is a false dichotomy, and also inaccurate. The main difference between the two is methodology, and to some extent, the questions asked. The article is right: psychophysiologists usually use intact human subjects, measuring peripheral responses (heart rate, etc.) and central responses (EEG) to assay changes in neural processes. Physiological psychologists usually use nonhuman subjects and perform a manipulation of nervous systems, such as lesion or drug injection or whatever. Both study the relationship between physiology and behavior/thought. SJS1971 16:59, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
