noun
- the study of the biological basis of behavior and mental processes, including the role of the brain, nervous system, and genetics in psychology
Usage: academic discipline; also called biological psychology or psychobiology
Examples
- Biopsychology examines how neurotransmitters affect mood and behavior.
- Students in the biopsychology course learned about brain structure and function.
- Research in biopsychology has revealed the genetic factors influencing personality.
- The professor explained how biopsychology bridges biology and psychology.
- Biopsychology helps us understand why certain medications affect mental health.
- She decided to specialize in biopsychology to study the brain's role in learning.