Biological Psychology (Biopsychology): A branch of psychology that studies how biological processes, especially within the nervous system, influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and neural networks, focusing on understanding how neural structures underpin psychological functions.
Neurons: The fundamental units of the brain and nervous system responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information via electrical and chemical signals.
Neurotransmitters: Chemical messengers released by neurons that facilitate communication across synapses, affecting mood, cognition, and behavior.
Brain Structures: Specific regions of the brain (e.g., frontal lobe, hippocampus) that are associated with particular functions such as reasoning, memory, and emotion regulation.
Genetics & Endocrine System: Biological factors like genes and hormones that influence behavior, development, and mental processes.
1. What does Biological Psychology primarily study?
2. Who was the scientist that established the neuron doctrine, demonstrating that neurons are discrete cells in the nervous system?
3. What is the primary function of dendrites in a neuron?
Biological Psychology — definition?
Study of biological processes influencing behavior.
Nervous System — structure?
Divided into CNS and PNS; transmits information.
Neuron — function?
Transmits electrical and chemical signals.
Biological Psychology — definition?
Study of biological processes influencing behavior.
Neurons — function?
Transmit electrical and chemical signals.
Neurotransmitters — role?
Chemical messengers across synapses.
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