Biopsychology

Biopsychology is a branch of psychology that analyzes how the brain, neurotransmitters, and other aspects of our biology influence our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

diagram of the brain with the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex labelled.
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Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is a part of the frontal lobe of the brain. It sits toward the top and side (dorsolateral = dorsal...

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A sliced image of the brain with labels of different areas such as the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus
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Dorsomedial Prefrontal Cortex

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An x-ray image of the head with the cingulate cortex highlighted in orange, located deep and central to the brain.
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Cingulate Cortex

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A mindmap infographic with a brain in the centre and labels showing areas where intelligence is controlled such as the prefrontal cortex, temporal lobe, and thalamus.
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What Part Of The Brain Controls Intelligence?

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Illustration of the brain stem with labels of the anatomical parts.
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Brainstem Anatomy

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basal ganglia 1

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Basal Ganglia

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Diagram of the adrenal glands on top of the kidneys.

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)

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Chemical symbols for various neurotransmitters and hormones.

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Neurotransmitters vs Hormones

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Close up image of synapses between many neurons.

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Synaptic Plasticity

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Infographic titled "key emotion areas of the brain" with brief descriptions of 6 key areas alongside associated images such as the amygdala, hippocamps, and prefrontal cortex.

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Brain & Emotions

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mirror neurons

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Mirror Neurons

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interneuron function

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Interneurons

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A table outlining the differences between neurons and glial cells.

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Neurons vs Glial Cells

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Sympathetic nervous system vs parasympathetic nervous system comparison table.

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Sympathetic Vs Parasympathetic Nervous System

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A flow diagram outlining the branches of the nervous system, with two outlines of bodies highlighting the central and peripheral nervous system

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Central Nervous System Vs. Peripheral Nervous System

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Three main types of neurons: sensory, interneuron and motor

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Sensory Vs Motor Neurons

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A comparison table outlining the differences between Excitatory Vs Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

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Excitatory vs. Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

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Outline of the human head and the brain with labelled areas such as the prefrontal cortex, cerebellum, and amygdala

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Prefrontal Cortex Development

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A graph outlining how action potential works. Y axis: voltage, X axis: Time.

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What Is Action Potential?

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A diagram of a close up of an electrical synapse.

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Chemical vs Electrical Synapse

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Cranial nerves pairs with anatomical sensory functions in outline diagram. Labeled educational collection with neurology brain system and how nerve relay information to human body vector illustration.

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12 Cranial Nerves & Functions

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cerebral hemispheres

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Parts of the Brain

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a diagram of the brain with labelled parts: amygdala, visual thalamus, visual cortex. diagram of a spider which is labelled as fearful input

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Amygdala: Location & Functions

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Autonomic Nervous System

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Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

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Brain Brodmann area region of the cerebral cortex with numbers and descriptions

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Brodmann Areas of the Brain

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Diagram comparing left and right brain hemisphere functions, highlighting language, logic, spatial reasoning, and emotion processing.

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Lateralization of Brain Function & Hemispheric Specialization

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Neurons firing

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Brain Plasticity (Neuroplasticity)

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A mindmap infographic with a brain with Broca's area highlighted in red. Functions of this area surround the brain such as speech production, language comprehension, and action imitation.

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Broca’s Area of the Brain: Function and Location

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brain ventricles

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Ventricles of the Brain

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Central nervous system2

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Central Nervous System (CNS)

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demyelination2

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Demyelination

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Diathesis Stress Model 1

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Diathesis–Stress Model

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Hindbrain Midbrain and Forebrain

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Forebrain, Midbrain & Hindbrain

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