psychophysiology

C2 Topic:Science & Research
US /ˌsaɪkoʊˌfɪziˈɑlədʒi/ UK /ˌsaɪkəʊˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/
noun Freq #376004

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the study of relationships between psychological processes and physiological activity

    Psychophysiology investigates how emotion is reflected in heart rate, muscle tension, and neural activity.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the study of relationships... physiological psychology
Word family
Derived forms psychophysiologicalpsychophysiologist
Related forms psychologyphysiologyneuroscience

Etymology

Formed in scientific vocabulary from psycho- ("mind") + physiology, ultimately combining Ancient Greek psykhe ("soul, mind"), physis ("nature"), and -logia ("study").

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