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biopsychology

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[bahy-oh-sahy-kol-uh-jee] / ˌbaɪ oʊ saɪˈkɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. a field of psychology that deals with the effects of biological factors on behavior.


Other Word Forms

  • biopsychologist noun

Etymology

Origin of biopsychology

bio- + psychology

Example Sentences

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Nicpon played on the Tufts lacrosse team as a defender, and she studied biopsychology with a plan to enter the medical field after graduation.

From Fox News • Oct. 21, 2021

He holds three undergraduate degrees from the University of Michigan, a bachelor of arts in philosophy, and two bachelor of science degrees, one in biopsychology and cognitive science and the other in mathematical physics.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2019

Ms. Hong, 20, who grew up in Seoul and Vancouver, British Columbia, is majoring in biopsychology, cognition and neuroscience, with a minor in community action and social change.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2015

After receiving a bachelor’s degree in biopsychology from Chicago in 1964, Dr. Kleiman earned a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of London in 1969.

From New York Times • May 9, 2010

To launch his venture, Charney formed a corporation in January 1967, after receiving a Ph. D. in biopsychology from the University of Chicago.

From Time Magazine Archive