Definition

Relating to the study of how biological factors influence social behavior in humans and animals.

Example

The sociobiological perspective helps us understand the evolutionary basis of social interactions.

Conversation

Have you ever read about sociobiological theories in psychology?

Yeah, I find them really fascinating!

I think they really explain a lot about human behavior.

Totally! It's interesting how our biology influences our social interactions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sociobiological → It is formed from "socio-" (from Latin "socius", meaning companion or ally) and "biological" (from Greek "bios", meaning life, and "logia", meaning study). The word refers to the study of the biological basis of social behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of 'socio-' meaning 'companion' and 'biological' relating to 'life' — together, they help you remember that 'sociobiological' is about the study of life in social contexts.

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