LibGuides: PSY-3501 v1: Week 7 Resources

Week 7 Resources

Biopsychology
Pinel, J. P. J., & Barnes, S. (2017). Biopsychology (10th ed.). Pearson.
Read pages 36-50 of Chapter 2 and Chapter 18.

Access your textbook via the Bookshelf tab in the top navigation bar of your course.

Genetic Insights into the Neurodevelopmental Origins of Schizophrenia
Birnbaum, R., & Weinberger, D. R. (2017). Genetic insights into the neurodevelopmental origins of schizophrenia. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 18(12) 727-740.

This paper reviews the literature on the biological determinants of schizophrenia. Specifically, the authors argue that schizophrenia is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Genetics of Bipolar Disorder: Recent Update and Future Directions
Goes, F. S. (2016). Genetics of bipolar disorder: Recent update and future directions. The Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 39(1), 139–155.

In this review paper, you will learn about the etiology of Bipolar Disorder with particular emphasis on what is currently known about the biological contribution to its development.
Tourette Syndrome
U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2020). Tourette Syndrome . U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

This resource provides a concise, yet comprehensive summary of the nature of Tourette’s Disorder. In addition to a clear description of the disorder, the website explores potential genetic and environmental contributions as well as ways in which the disorder may be managed.
What is Dementia?
Alzheimer’s Association. (2020). What is dementia? Author.

You will learn more about how Dementia is an “umbrella” term associated with several other neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia, and more. This resource also provides information about the causes of dementia in addition to its symptoms and treatments.