Definition

A professional who studies the relationship between biological processes and psychological behavior, often focusing on how the brain and body influence thoughts and actions.

Example

The biopsychologist conducted research to understand how stress affects mental health.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what a biopsychologist actually does?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, they study how our biology affects our behavior and emotions.

That makes sense! I guess it's a unique way to look at psychology.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biopsychologist → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "psychologist" (from Greek "psyche", meaning soul or mind, and "logos", meaning study). A biopsychologist studies the relationship between biological processes and psychological phenomena, focusing on how life and mind interact.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio-' meaning life and 'psychologist' as someone who studies the mind. This helps you remember that a biopsychologist explores how life affects mental processes.

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