Biopsychology
Biopsychology
Biopsychology (pronounced: bio-psychology), also known as Biological Psychology or Psychobiology, is a branch of psychology that analyzes how the brain, neurotransmitters, and other aspects of our biology influence our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. This field of psychology is often viewed as a bridge between the basic sciences and psychology, and it integrates the many different approaches to understanding human behavior.
Etymology
The term "Biopsychology" is derived from the Greek words 'bios' meaning life and 'psychologia' meaning the study of the soul, mind, or spirit. It was first used in the late 20th century to describe an interdisciplinary field that integrates the methods and findings of psychology with those of biology and neuroscience.
Related Terms
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Cognitive Psychology: The study of mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, and thinking."
- Behavioral Neuroscience: The application of the principles of biology to the study of physiological, genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in humans and other animals.
- Psychopharmacology: The study of the effects of drugs on the mind and behavior.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biopsychology
- Wikipedia's article - Biopsychology
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