Biological Psychology

Neuroscience and biological psychology have a tremendous influence on our mental health. Learn how the brain and nervous system significantly impact our behavior.
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Imprinting in Psychology
Brain plasticity from learning
How Neuroplasticity Works
what is serotonin?
Serotonin: What It Is, How to Increase It, and Can You Have Too Much?
Illustration of a human brain
What Is Neurogenesis?
neuron network graphic
All-or-None Law for Nerves and Muscles
Man reading a document
An Overview of the Different Parts of a Neuron
A woman with dementia at a day facility for the elderly.
Organic Mental Disorder Causes and Treatment
fight or flight response illustration
What Is the Fight-or-Flight Response?
Couple checking their phones in bed
How Your Cell Phone Might Affect Your Brain
Brain and Spinal Cord
Structure and Function of the Central Nervous System
Researchers examining brain scans
The Role of the Biological Perspective in Psychology
Acetylcholine molecule
How Acetylcholine Functions in Your Body
Pensive businessman with hand on chin
How Much of Our Brain Do We Use?
A biopsychologist studying brain scans
What Is Biopsychology?
Electrodes and needles attached to brain
Parts of the Brain
Human nerve cells
Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System
Brain and calculations (drawing)
Dispelling Myths About the Brain: 8 Facts About Our Most Important Organ
Nervous system
How Does the Nervous System Work With the Endocrine System?
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The Size of the Human Brain
Central Organ of Human Nervous System Brain Anatomy
The Location and Function of the Cerebellum in the Brain
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The Role of Adrenal Glands in Mental Health
Biofeedback training session
How Biofeedback Works
Nerve cell, artwork
How Do Neurons Fire?
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Neurons and Their Role in the Nervous System
Doctor and nurse examining CT scan digital tablet
The Brain and Behavior in Psychology
Peripheral nerves of the peripheral nervous system
How the Peripheral Nervous System Works
Hippocampus
What Is the Hippocampus?