Biopsychology

/ˌbaɪoʊˈsaɪkɑlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The scientific study of how biological factors like brain chemistry and genetics influence behavior and mental processes.

Etymology

From Greek 'bio-' (life) and 'psychology' (study of mind), coined in the 20th century as neuroscience revealed the physical basis of behavior.

Kelly Says

Biopsychology explains why you can't just 'think positive' away depression—your brain chemistry actually matters! It's the bridge that proved the mind isn't separate from the body but runs on it.

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