What is Psychophysiology?

Broadly speaking, Psychophysiology involves examination of psychological processes in terms of their physiological effects.  Many types of psychological processes are examined, including orienting, arousal, sensation, perception, and higher order "executive" processes such as attention, learning, memory, and cognitive control. 

Physiological effects examined span the central and peripheral nervous systems and include the activity of the brain (EEG, ERPs, fMRI, etc.), heart, lungs, muscles, and even the skin.  Psychophysiologists usually study the psychological/physiological link in "intact" human subjects as well as in groups afflicted with physical or psychological problems.

Professional Societies

• International Organisation for Psychophysiology (ASP affiliated)
• Society for Psychophysiological Research 
• Australasian Society for Psychophysiology
• Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
• British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience

Journals

View a comprehensive list of psychophysiology and related journals.

Teaching and Learning

The Society for Psychophysiological Research provides a fantastic list of resources for teaching and learning in the area, including:

• Lecture materials & syllabi
• Videos of Psychophysiology lectures by John Allen
• Psychophysiology "Guidelines" papers

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