psychophysiology

n. the study of the relation between the chemical and physical functions of organisms (physiology) and cognitive processes, emotions, and behavior (psychology). Also called physiological psychology. See also applied psychophysiology; clinical psychophysiology. —psychophysiological adj. —psychophysiologist n.

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Psychology term of the day

April 19th 2024

behavior diary

a detailed log of a person’s activities or responses as recorded by a trained observer or the individual himself or herself, usually on a regular basis over a specified interval of time. For example, a behavior diary might be used to log a study participant’s activities over a 24-hour period.