Psychophysiological Recording [[electronic resource]]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910465119903321
• Autore: Stern Robert M
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2001
• ISBN: 0-19-802734-6; 1-280-76138-5; 9786610761388
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (271 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): RayWilliam J; QuigleyKaren S
• Disciplina: 612.8; 612.80287
• Soggetti: Electronic books. -- local; Physiology; Psychophysiology -- Research -- Methodology; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Preface; Contents; Part I. General Elements of Psychophysiology; 1. Psychophysiology; Short History and Long Past; 2. Neurons and Muscles: The Sources of Psychophysiological Recordings; Organization of the Nervous System; Function of Nerve and Muscle Cells; Bioelectric Potentials; 3. Equipment Used in Psychophysiological Recording; Electrodes and Transducers; Polygraphs; Computers; 4. Psychophysiological Recordings; Spontaneous Responses; Tonic Activity; Phasic Activity; 5. Some Basic Principles of Psychophysiology; Arousal and Habituation; Orienting, Defensive, and Startle ResponsesHomeostasis and Autonomic Balance; Law of Initial Values; Stimulus-Response Specificity and Individual Response Stereotypy; 6. Safety and Ethics in a Psychophysiology Laboratory; Safety; Additional Safety Principles; Ethical Considerations; Part II. psychophysiology of Specific Organs And Systems; 7. Brain: Electroencephalography and Imaging; Spontaneous EEGs; Event-Related Potentials; Brain Imaging Techniques; 8. Muscles: Electromyography; Physiological Basis; Recording Procedure; Typical ; Recordings; Common Problems; Analysis and Quantification; 9. Eyes: Pupillography and ElectrooculographyPupillography; Eye Movements; Electrooculography; 10. Respiratory System; Physiological Basis; Recording Procedures; Typical Recording; Analysis and Quantification; 11. Gastrointestinal Motility: Electrogastrography; Physiological Basis; Recording Procedure; Typical Recordings; Common Problems; Analysis and Quantification; 12. Cardiovascular System: Heart Rate; Cardiac Output; and Blood Pressure, Volume, and Flow; Physiological Basis; Heart Rate or Heart Period; Cardiac Output; Blood Pressure; Blood Volume and Flow; 13. Skin: Electrodermal ActivityTerminology; Physiological Basis; Skin Conductance; Skin Potential; 14. Signal Processing; Assessing Basal Activity; Assessing Change; Assessing Global Aspects of Physiological Signals; Part III. Applications; 15. Applications of Psychophysiological Recording; Five Categories of Psychophysiological Studies; Conclusions; Glossary; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: PART I. GENERAL ELEMENTS OF PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY 1. Psychophysiology 2. Neurons and Muscles: The Sources of Psychophysiological Recordings 3. Equipment Used in Psychophysiological Recording 4. Psychophysiological Recordings 5. Some Basic Principles of Psychophysiology 6. Safety and Ethics in a Psychophysiology Laboratory PART II. PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY OF SPECIFIC ORGANS 7. Brain: Electroencephalography and Imaging 8. Muscles: Electromyography 9. Eyes: Pupillography and Electrooculography 10. Respiratory System 11. Gastrointestinal Motility: Electrogastrography 12. Cardiovascular System: