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Meaning of "psychobiology" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PSYCHOBIOLOGY

psychobiology  [ˌsaɪkəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PSYCHOBIOLOGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Psychobiology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PSYCHOBIOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Behavioral neuroscience

Behavioral Neuroscience, also known as biological psychology, biopsychology, or psychobiology is the application of the principles of biology, to the study of physiological, genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in humans and non-human animals. It typically investigates at the level of neurons, neurotransmitters, brain circuitry and the basic biological processes that underlie normal and abnormal behavior. Often, experiments in behavioral neuroscience involve non-human animal models which have implications for better understanding of human pathology and therefore contribute to evidence-based practice.

Definition of psychobiology in the English dictionary

The definition of psychobiology in the dictionary is the attempt to understand the psychology of organisms in terms of their biological functions and structures.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PSYCHOBIOLOGY


anesthesiology
ˌænɪsˌθiːzɪˈɒlədʒɪ
archaeology
ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ
archeology
ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ
biology
baɪˈɒlədʒɪ
cardiology
ˌkɑːdɪˈɒlədʒɪ
epidemiology
ˌɛpɪˌdiːmɪˈɒlədʒɪ
etiology
ˌiːtɪˈɒlədʒɪ
geology
dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ
ideology
ˌaɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ
kinesiology
kɪˌniːsɪˈɒlədʒɪ
microbiology
ˌmaɪkrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ
neurobiology
ˌnjʊərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ
ology
ˈɒlədʒɪ
pathophysiology
ˌpæθəʊˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ
physiology
ˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ
radiology
ˌreɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ
sociology
ˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒɪ
soteriology
sɒˌtɪərɪˈɒlədʒɪ
theology
θɪˈɒlədʒɪ
zoology
zəʊˈɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PSYCHOBIOLOGY

psychobabble
psychobabbler
psychobillies
psychobilly
psychobiographical
psychobiography
psychobiologic
psychobiological
psychobiologically
psychobiologist
psychochemical
psychochemistry
psychodelic
psychodelically
psychodrama
psychodramatic
psychodynamic
psychodynamically
psychodynamics
psychogalvanic

WORDS THAT END LIKE PSYCHOBIOLOGY

anthology
anthropology
apology
astrology
biotechnology
dermatology
ecology
genealogy
histology
homology
information technology
methodology
mythology
neurology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
phonology
psychology
technology
terminology

Synonyms and antonyms of psychobiology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «psychobiology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PSYCHOBIOLOGY

Find out the translation of psychobiology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of psychobiology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «psychobiology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

心理生物学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

psicobiología
570 millions of speakers

English

psychobiology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

psychobiology
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مذهب البيولوجيا النفسية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

психобиология
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Psicobiologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাইকোবায়োলজি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

psychobiologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Psikobiologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Psychobiologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

精神生物学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정신 생물학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Psychobiology
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tâm sinh lý
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆளுமையியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मनोविज्ञान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

psikobiyoloji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

psicobiologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Psychobiology
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

психобиология
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

psychobiology
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

psychobiology
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Psycho
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

psyko
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

psycho
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of psychobiology

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PSYCHOBIOLOGY»

The term «psychobiology» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.670 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PSYCHOBIOLOGY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «psychobiology» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «psychobiology» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about psychobiology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PSYCHOBIOLOGY»

Discover the use of psychobiology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to psychobiology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Psychobiology of Personality
These advances are discussed in this new edition, making it essential reading for advanced students of psychology and psychiatry.
Marvin Zuckerman, 2005
2
Psychobiology of Physical Activity
The text defines and expands the field by covering various disciplines, including psychophysiology, psychoneuroendocrinology, psychoimmunology, neuroscience, physiological psychology, and behavioral genetics.
Edmund O. Acevedo, Panteleimon Ekkekakis, 2006
3
The Psychobiology of Human Motivation
Why do some people prefer a quiet life? The Psychobiology of Human Motivation explores what directs our behaviour, from basic physiological needs like hunger and thirst to more complex aspects of social behaviour like altruism.
Hugh Wagner, 2014
4
Developmental Psychobiology of Aggression
This book is the outgrowth of a memorial conference to honour the scientific contributions of Robert B. Cairns, an internationally recognised interdisciplinary developmental scientist.
David M. Stoff, Elizabeth J. Susman, 2005
5
On the Psychobiology of Personality: Essays in Honor of ...
During his time at Einstein, he established relationships with other principal investigators in the area of sensory deprivation and they collaborated on the book Sensory Deprivation: 15 years of research edited by John Zubek (1969).
Robert M Stelmack, 2004
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The Psychobiology of Mind-body Healing: New Concepts of ...
Rossi examines new evidence from psychoneuroimmunology, neuroendocrinology, molecular genetics, and neurobiology, and shows how we can utilize these natural processes to facilitate our emotional and physical well being.
Ernest Lawrence Rossi, 1993
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Developmental Psychobiology: An Interdisciplinary Science
This text is the first to provide a coherent theoretical treatment of the flourishingnew field of developmental psychobiology which has arisen in recent years on the crest of excitingadvances in evolutionary biology, developmental ...
George F. Michel, 1995
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Developmental Psychobiology
This fascinating volume offers new information in the developmental psychobiology of early attachment, reading disability, Tourette's syndrome, schizophrenia and neurodevelopment, and the developmental neurobiology of face processing.
B.J. Casey, 2008
9
Psychobiology and Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia ...
This book brings together the most recent clinical research concerning all facets of these distinct but interrelated disorders, providing a current overview of the psychobiology and treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Katherine A. Halmi, 1992
10
Psychopharmacology and Psychobiology of Ethnicity
Psychopharmacology and Psychobiology of Ethnicity provides a unique overview of how ethnically defined populations respond to psychoactive drugs.
Keh-Ming Lin, Russell E. Poland, Gayle Nakasaki, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PSYCHOBIOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term psychobiology is used in the context of the following news items.
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Utica College Among First to Offer Suite of Behavioral, Cognitive …
In addition, Psychobiology will be offered for students interested in both psychology and biology and wish to understand the biological bases and consequences ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»
2
All of Us holds vigil to fight stigma of suicide, mental health
Rachel Feldman, a fourth-year psychobiology student and one of the campaign managers for All of Us, led a vigil Thursday night to remember those who ... «Daily Bruin, May 15»
3
Animals Can Ease Social Anxiety in Autistic Kids
According to a study published in Developmental Psychobiology, companion animals, such as dogs, cats or guinea pigs, may be a good addition to treatment ... «PsychCentral.com, May 15»
4
Animals' presence may ease social anxiety in kids with autism
The study, published online in Developmental Psychobiology, was conducted by Marguerite O'Haire, Ph.D., from the Center for the Human-Animal Bond in the ... «National Institutes of Health, May 15»
5
HELPING TO HEAL
Second-year psychobiology student Stephanie Chou first found out about the UCLA sports medicine program after seeing its logo on a T-shirt. Now, as an intern ... «Daily Bruin, May 15»
6
Sackler Prize Honoree Dr. Huda Zoghbi Leads Grand Rounds
... said Dr. Huda Zoghbi, who was recently awarded the 2014 Mortimer D. Sackler M.D. Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Developmental Psychobiology. «Cornell Chronicle, May 15»
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Exploring the UCLA experience through photojournalism
Arpan Shah, first -year human biology student, Rahul Chandrupatla, first-year psychobiology student, Anusha Sadda, first-year psychobiology student, Ronak ... «Daily Bruin, Apr 15»
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Dr. Huda Zoghbi honored for distinguished achievement in …
The prize is named for the Dr. Mortimer D. Sackler, one of the most creative scientists in the field of developmental psychobiology. The Mortimer D. Sackler ... «Baylor College of Medicine News, Mar 15»
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Students stop by the Hill to make sandwiches for the homeless
Divya Mowji, a fourth-year psychobiology student, helps make sandwiches for homeless at the Sandwiches for Smiles event. (Kailey Rishovd/Daily Bruin) ... «Daily Bruin, Mar 15»
10
Pot: A Boon or a Bane?
Mahajan and Takahashi disclosed no relevant relationships with industry. The study by Hoffenberg's group was supported by the Development of Psychobiology ... «MedPage Today, Dec 14»

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