AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of psychologist most directly investigates the links between biological activity and our thinking and behaviors?
A
psychometrician
B
biological psychologist
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biopsychologists often look at how biological processes interact with emotions, cognitions, and other mental processes. The field of biopsychology is related to several other areas, including comparative psychology and evolutionary psychology.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neuropsychologists (and behavioral neuropsychologists) explore the relationships between brain systems and behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biological Psychology: The scientific study of the links between biological (genetic, neural, hormonal) and psychological processes. Biological psychologists are also called behavioral neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, behavior geneticists, or biopsychologists.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biological psychologists are interested in measuring biological, physiological, or genetic variables in an attempt to relate them to psychological or behavioural variables.

Detailed explanation-5: -biological psychology, also called physiological psychology or behavioral neuroscience, the study of the physiological bases of behaviour.

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