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.
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?
Mother sleeping with newborn baby on bed
Interpersonal Neurobiology for Studying Healthy Minds
Couple checking their phones in bed
The Effects of Smartphones on 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
What Is Acetylcholine?
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How Much of Our Brain Do We Use?
A biopsychologist studying brain scans
Studying the Brain and Behavior in Biopsychology
Electrodes and needles attached to brain
Parts of the Brain
Human nerve cells
Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System?
Brain and calculations (drawing)
8 Facts About the Brain
Nervous system
The Nervous and Endocrine Systems
woman looking at statue with brain
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
woman and friends drinking beer
Does Drinking Kill Brain Cells?
Nerve cell, artwork
Action Potential and How Neurons Fire
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Neurons and Their Role in the Nervous System
Doctor and nurse examining CT scan digital tablet
The Psychology of the Brain and Behavior