Routledge International Handbook of Psychobiology

Philip N. Murphy is Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University in Lancashire, United Kingdom, where his research is situated within the Substance Use and Misuse Lab. He has worked professionally in the field of substance use since the early 1980s. His research areas include clinical aspects of treating heroin and cocaine dependence, and the implications for cognitive performance of the use of ‘ecstasy’ and cannabis.

"This is an exciting book with chapters written by a group of internationally-known authors. It very effectively addresses cutting-edge material and manages to link the more ‘pure’ aspects of psychobiology with applications to real-world issues of health and well-being, such as drugs, addiction, pain and stress. The editors and authors have done a good job in making the chapters accessible. It will be very useful to researchers and students of psychology." Frederick Toates, Emeritus Professor of Biological Psychology, The Open University"In The Routledge International Handbook of Psychobiology, Philip Murphy has brought together a variety of experts to deliver an engaging and thought-provoking review of contemporary research in this core aspect of Psychology. Throughout the chapters, which include classical areas of study such as sleep and drug addiction, and more innovative and intriguing topics such as the impact of mobile phone use and essential oils on cognitive function, the book skilfully teases apart the implications of reductionism within the context of socio-culturalism. This is a volume reflecting careful thought and a wide range of expertise. I am confident that it will be of considerable interest to a diverse range of psychologists." Professor Kate Bullen, Head of School, Applied Social Science, University of Brighton

• Section One Introduction Chapter 1. What is psychobiology? Philip N. Murphy Section Two The physical environment: how psychobiological processes regulate how we respond and cope Chapter 2. The psychobiology of wound healing Jessica Walburn, Kavita Vedhara and John Weinman Chapter 3. Fighting for our lives: The psychobiology of surviving an emergency Sarita Robinson and John Leach Chapter 4. The sense of smell in relation to our affective states and wellbeing C. Licon, C. Manesse, C. Rouby and M. Bensafi Chapter 5. Are there hidden dangers to mobile phones use? A psychobiological perspective Rodney J. Croft, Giuseppe Curcio, and Sarah P. Loughran Chapter 6. Psychological and neurobiological processes in coping with pain: The role of social interactions Charlotte Krahé and Aikaterini Fotopoulou Section Three Stress and anxiety Chapter 7. Hormonal measurement in psychobiological research Angela Clow, Frank Hucklebridge and Nina Smyth Chapter 8. Techniques for inducing stress: problems and opportunities Olivia Craw, Michael A Smith, Mark A Wetherell Chapter 9. Corticotrophin-releasing factor (CRF) processes in acute and chronic anxiety Paula S. M. Yamashita, James E. Hassell, Jr., & Christopher A. Lowry Chapter 10. MDMA assisted psychotherapy: A psychobiological analysis and critique A.C. Parrott Chapter 11. Effects of stress and cortisol on eating behaviour in children and adolescents Daryl B. O’Connor Section Four Managing and enhancing cognition and mood Chapter 12. Essential oils and aromas which affect mood and cognition Edward J. Okello and Melanie-Jayne R. Howes Chapter 13. The role of glucose in supporting cognition and mood regulation Andrew Scholey, Riccarda Peters, Carlee Cleeland and David White Chapter 14. Your fatty brain: The role of DHA in cognition across the lifespan Philippa A. Jackson Chapter 15. The Psychobiology of the behavioural effects of caffeine Andrew P. Smith Chapter 16. The effects of polyphenols on cognition: how mechanisms pertaining to cardiovascular health relate to improved neurocognitive function Emma Wightman and David Kennedy Chapter 17. The psychobiology underlying swearing and taboo language Richard Stephens Section Five Substance use and misuse Chapter 18. The contribution of animal models to our understanding of addictive processes Susan Schenk Chapter 19. Some psychobiological implications of cannabis use Philip N. Murphy Chapter 20. What is the evidence for psychobiological harm from the use of ‘ecstasy’ (MDMA)? C.A. Roberts and C. Montgomery Chapter 21. Social drinking: current findings on acute and chronic effects upon sleep disturbance and brain activity in adolescents and young adults Christian L. Nicholas, Caitlyn G. Gourlay, and Julia K. M. Chan Section Six Sleep Chapter 22. Sleep Research Recording Methods Hawley E. Montgomery-Downs Chapter 23. Psychobiology of insomnia Ximena Omlin, Kai Spiegelhalder, Leonie Maurer and Simon D. Kyle Chapter 24. The neurobiology of sleep Roman Rutka, Sonia Pellissier and Pascal Hot Chapter 25. The cognitive and neurobiological effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Melinda L. Jackson and Rachel Schembri Chapter 26. EEG changes between sleeping and wake: characteristics and neural generation Julia K. M. Chan and Christian L. Nicholas Section Seven Psychobiology and human development Chapter 27. Psychobiological foundations of early sensory-motor development and implications for neonatal care Victoria Dumont, Maryse Delaunay - El Allam, and Nadège Roche-Labarbe Chapter 28. The Biological Bases of Personality Gayle Brewer Chapter 29. Understanding the association between childhood maltreatment and depression from a biological perspective Georgina M. Hosang Chapter 30. The role of physical activity and exercise in improving cognition and preventing cognitive decline Mira Soni, Nils Niederstrasser, Eef Hogervorst Index