BIOLOGICAL

PSYCHOLOGY
PRESENTED BY:
SAMRIDHI KOHLI
HIMANSHI DHARIA
PALAKSHI DWIVEDI
 RESEARCHES DONE WITHIN BIOPSYCHOLOGY

1. Neurobiology of Behavior: This area focuses on understanding how the brain and nervous system contribute to various
behaviors such as learning, memory, emotion, perception, and motivation. Researchers use techniques such as brain imaging
(e.g., fMRI, PET scans) and electrophysiology to study brain activity in relation to behavior.
2. Genetics and Behavior: Researchers investigate the role of genetics in shaping behavior and mental processes. This includes
studying how genetic variations influence traits such as personality, intelligence, and susceptibility to mental disorders.
Twin studies, adoption studies, and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are common methods used in this area.
3. Endocrinology and Behavior: This field explores the interactions between hormones and behavior. Studies investigate how
hormones such as cortisol, testosterone, estrogen, and oxytocin influence mood, stress responses, social behavior, and
reproductive behavior.
4. Psychopharmacology: Researchers examine the effects of drugs and medications on behavior and mental processes. This
includes studying the mechanisms of action of psychoactive drugs, their therapeutic uses in treating mental disorders, and
their potential side effects.
5. Neuropsychology: Neuropsychologists study how brain damage or dysfunction affects behavior and cognitive functions.
They investigate the cognitive deficits associated with conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurodegenerative
diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), and developmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder).
6. Evolutionary Psychology: This interdisciplinary field seeks to understand the
evolutionary origins of behavior and mental processes. Researchers investigate
how natural selection has shaped psychological mechanisms to solve adaptive
problems faced by our ancestors, such as mate selection, parental care,
cooperation, and aggression.
7. Animal Models of Behavior: Animal research is used to study basic biological
processes underlying behavior that can be difficult or unethical to study in
humans. Animal models provide insights into topics such as learning and memory,
addiction, stress, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
8. Neuroplasticity: This area focuses on the brain's ability to reorganize itself in
response to experience, learning, and environmental changes. Researchers
investigate mechanisms of neuroplasticity and its implications for brain
development, recovery from brain injury, and treatment of neurological and
psychiatric disorders.
 COLLABORATIONS
Biopsychology collaborates across disciplines:
1. Neuroscience: Brain-behavior connections.
2. Genetics: Unraveling hereditary influences.
3. Endocrinology: Hormone-behavior interactions.
4. Psychiatry: Understanding mental disorders.
5. Pharmacology: Studying drug effects on behavior.
6. Cognitive Science: Exploring neural mechanisms of cognition.
7. Behavioral Ecology: Investigating evolutionary roots of behavior.
 DISEASES UNDER BIOPSYCHOLOGY
1. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa:
Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa often involve
disturbances in eating behavior and body image. Psychodynamic theory views these
disorders as symbolic expressions of deeper psychological conflicts, such as
feelings of inadequacy or control.

2. Major Depressive Disorder:

Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of
interest or pleasure in activities, major depressive disorder is often explored in
psychodynamic theory as stemming from unresolved conflicts and feelings of loss
or guilt.
most experts believe there's a combination of biological, social, and psychological
factors that contribute to depression risk.

3. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):

Psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and rumination can lead to
hyperarousal, making it difficult to relax and fall asleep. Persistent worrying or
intrusive thoughts can interfere with the onset and maintenance of sleep.

4..Sleep Apnea:

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or

shallow breathing during sleep. It is often caused by obstruction of the airway
or disruptions in respiratory control mechanisms.
5. Alzheimer's Disease:
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive
decline, memory loss, and changes in behavior. It is associated with the
accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain and disruptions in
neurotransmitter systems.

6. Parkinson's Disease:
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects
movement and motor function. It is caused by the degeneration of dopamine-
producing neurons in the brain.