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Foreword by Arthur Freeman xiii
Preface xix
Acknowledgments xxi
List of Abbreviations xxiii
Introduction 1
Part I Neuroscience in Context
1 Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, and Cognitive Therapy 5
2 The Mind–Brain Problem 11
3 Motor Theories of Mind and a Complex Biocybernetic Model in Neuroscience 20
4 Complexity, Chaos, and Dynamical Systems 27
4.1 Introduction 27
4.2 Complexity 27
4.3 Chaos Theory 29
4.4 Complex Systems 30
4.5 From Complexity to a Neuroscience-based Cognitive Therapy 32
5 Modular and Gradiental Brain, Coalitional Mind 35
5.1 Introduction 35
5.2 The Modular and Gradiental Brain 37
5.3 The Social Brain 41
5.4 The Central Nervous System, Neurovegetative Nervous System, and Visceral Brain 44
5.4.1 The Neurovegetative Nervous System 44
5.4.2 The Visceral Brain 46
5.5 Paleognosis and Neognosis in theMind of Homo sapiens 47
5.6 Memory 48
5.7 Internal Representational Systems 51
5.7.1 Imagery 52
5.7.2 Internal Dialog 54
5.8 Knowledge Processes 54
5.8.1 Introduction 54
5.8.2 The Unconscious and Tacit Dimension 55
5.8.3 Information Coding in the Human Brain 57
5.8.4 Tacit Knowledge: Experiencing 59
5.8.5 Explicit Knowledge: Explaining 59
5.8.6 Procedural Knowledge: Acting 60
5.8.7 Social or Machiavellian Intelligence: Relating 61
5.9 Coalitional Processes 62
5.9.1 The Self 62
5.9.2 Personal Identity 66
5.9.3 Narrative 67
6 Phylogenesis of the Brain and Ontogenesis of the Mind: Biological and Cultural Evolutionism 70
6.1 The Reptilian Brain: The Archipallium 76
6.2 The Limbic System: The Paleopallium 76
6.3 Brain Structures of Less Evolved Mammals: The Neopallium 77
6.4 Specialized Frontal Lobes 77
Part II Clinical Psychophysiology and its Parameters
7 Psychophysiology and Clinical Psychophysiology 83
8 Electroencephalography and Quantitative Electroencephalography 86
8.1 Electroencephalography 86
8.1.1 Frequency 87
8.1.2 Amplitude 88
8.1.3 Morphology 89
8.1.4 Symmetry 89
8.1.5 Coherence 89
8.1.6 Artifacts 90
8.2 Quantitative Electroencephalography 91
8.2.1 Technical and Methodological Aspects 92
9 Electrodermal Activity and Quantitative Electrodermal Activity 96
9.1 Electrodermal Activity and its Recording 96
9.2 Computer-Aided Analysis of Electrodermal Activity and Quantitative Electrodermal Activity 103
9.3 Reference Database 107
9.4 Evoked Electrodermal Responses 111
9.5 Effects of Psychoactive Drugs on Electrodermal Activity 111
9.5.1 Beta-Blockers 112
9.5.2 Benzodiazepines 113
9.5.3 Neuroleptics 114
9.5.4 Antidepressants 115
9.5.5 Anti-Epileptic Drugs, or “Mood Stabilizers” 115
10 Complex Psychological Diagnosis and Instrumental Psychodiagnostics 116
10.1 Introduction 116
10.2 Functional Diagnosis 118
10.3 Instrumental Psychodiagnostics 120
10.4 The Contribution of Neuroscience to a Complex Diagnosis 120
Part III Neuroscience-basedMethods in the Clinical Setting
11 Complex Psychological Diagnosis with Quantitative Electroencephalography 125
11.1 Introduction 125
11.2 Dementia 126
11.2.1 Materials 126
11.2.2 Method 127
11.2.3 Results 128
11.3 Schizophrenia 129
11.4 Depression 132
11.5 Mania 133
11.6 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 133
11.7 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 133
12 Complex Psychological Diagnosis with Quantitative Electrodermal Activity 135
12.1 General Aspects 135
12.1.1 Setting 135
12.1.2 Advising the Patient 136
12.1.3 Testing 136
12.1.4 Assessing and Reviewing Results with the Patient 137
12.1.5 Planning Treatment 137
12.1.6 Use of Recorded Data for Constructing a Narrative on the Self-Regulation Process 139
12.2 Data Regarding Specific Clinical Disorders 139
12.2.1 Generalized Anxiety Disorder 139
12.2.2 Panic Attack Disorder 140
12.2.3 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 140
12.2.4 Phobias 140
12.2.5 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 140
12.2.6 Depression 140
12.2.7 Eating Disorders 141
12.2.8 Addictions 141
12.2.9 Schizophrenia 141
12.2.10 Mania 141
12.2.11 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 141
12.2.12 Stuttering 142
12.2.13 Hypertension 142
12.2.14 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 143
12.2.15 Premenstrual Syndrome 143
12.2.16 Psychogenic Impotence 143
13 Sets and Settings when Applying a Neuroscience-based Clinical Methodology 145
14 Multimodal Assessment of Family Process and the “Family Strange Situation” 152
14.1 The Family Strange Situation Procedure 154
15 Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and Psychofeedback 156
15.1 Theoretical Foundation and Historical Development 156
15.2 Physiological and Psychophysiological Biofeedback 163
15.3 Biofeedback and Cognitive Therapy 165
15.4 MindLAB Set-based Coping Skills Training 168
15.5 Relaxation, Self-Control, Self-Regulation 168
16 Meditation, Mindfulness, and Biofeedback-based Mindfulness (BBM) 171
16.1 Meditation 171
16.1.1 Types of Meditation 171
16.2 Mindfulness 175
16.3 Biofeedback-Based Mindfulness 177
17 Neurofeedback and Cognitive Therapy 180
17.1 Insomnia 180
17.2 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 183
17.3 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 186
17.4 Depression 187
17.5 Mania 187
17.6 Drug Dependency 187
18 Psychofeedback and Cognitive Therapy 189
18.1 Mental Disorders 190
18.1.1 Panic Attack Disorder with or without Agoraphobia: Dedalo Protocol 190
18.1.2 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Sisifo Protocol 190
18.1.3 Mood Disorders: Galatea and Eolo Protocols 191
18.1.4 Substance Addiction-Related Disorders: Baccheia Protocols 191
18.1.5 Eating Disorders: Fineo and Tantalo Protocols 191
18.1.6 Personality Disorders: Polifemo Protocol 191
18.1.7 Schizophrenia: Negative Entropy Protocol 191
18.1.8 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 192
18.1.9 Stuttering 192
18.2 Psychosomatic Disorders 192
18.3 Meditation, Mindfulness, Music Therapy 193
19 Monitoring theWarning Signs of Relapse in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, and Coping with Them 194
19.1 Introduction 194
19.2 Schizophrenia 194
19.3 Bipolar Disorder 196
19.4 Coping with Prodromal Symptoms of Relapse in Psychosis 196
20 Get Started with Neuroscience-based Cognitive Therapy 197
References 199
Index 217
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