Category: Biological Psychology
Sex and Hormones
This post examines the effects of hormones on sexual development, sexual organs, and the ways in which behaviour is affected.
Sleep Deprivation
This post examines the consequences of sleep deprivation, why it is important to sleep regularly, as well as our circadian rhythms. It describes the brain functions that are/aren’t active during sleep.
Sleep Disorders
Many people suffer from undiagnosed and untreated sleep disorders that leave them to struggle through the day feeling unmotivated and exhausted.
Sleep Stages
Stages of sleep correspond to massive electrophysiological changes that occur throughout the brain.
Major Depressive Mood Disorder
Many people have it comorbid with another illness and it’s therefore not often found. This post examines differences and heritability of mood disorders
Substance Abuse and Alcoholism Decoded
Substance abuse (alcoholism) is a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or stress.
Characteristics of Neurons, Part 2
This is the second part of the outline of the neuron, its functions, action potentials alongside the resting potential.
Sexual Behavior
This post examines the behavioural characteristics that accompany sex traits, genes, and the relationship of hormonal activity on sexual behavior.
Introduction to Biological Psychology
Biological psychology: The study of the physiological, evolutionary and developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience.
Characteristics of Neurons, Part 1
This post examines the characteristics of neurons, their biological formation, as well as their capacities
