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N., Sam M.S.

Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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BIOLOGICAL TRANSDUCING SYSTEM

n. the concept that biological systems do have the capacity to convert (or transduce) energy from one form to another.

BIOLOGICAL VIEWPOINT

n. a perspective which involves viewing problems in psychology from the standpoint of biology. In abnormal psychology, it is an

BIOLOGICAL WARFARE

n. a new method of warfare which employs microorganisms as a weapon. The use and release of disease-causing agents like

BIOLOGICALLY PRIMARY ABILITY

n. an ability, knowledge, or skill which is necessary for growth and evolution. With proper motivation, children develop these primary

BIOLOGICALLY SECONDARY ABILITY

n. a specialized form of ability which develops from a primary one. Since it involves mastery of the skill, it

BIOLOGISM

n. a viewpoint which focuses on biological principles as a means of interpreting much of human and social behavior. It

BIOLOGY

n. a branch of natural science that focuses on the study of all forms of life and living organisms. Along

BIOMECHANICS

n. a scientific discipline which studies the mechanics of forces acting upon a body and its musculoskeletal system. These forces

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

n. a scientific discipline which applies the principles of engineering to the biomedical field. Especially useful in the field of

BIONICS

n. a sub-specialty of engineering involved in the study and design of biological systems. Certain aspects of these systems are

BIONOMIC FACTOR

n. an ecological factor which affects biological and physiological processes in a living organism. This factor also influences its development

BIOPHYSICAL SYSTEM

n. any biological process which is studied on a system level. Thus, it is studied and described as to its

BIOPHYSICS

n. a scientific discipline which uses physical and mathematical models in explaining biological processes. Examples of its application include those

BIOPSY

n. the surgical removal of live sample tissue and its study under the microscope. It usually involves a small, surgical

BIOLOGICAL RHYTHM

n. a normal biological fluctuation which occurs in an organism in response to periodic, cyclic changes in its internal environment.

BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL SYSTEM

n. in the context of illness and disease, refers to a systematic approach to the study of mental health in

BIORHYTHMS

n. periodic, naturally-occurring cycles which occur as part of a biological process or function. There are three known cycles, namely:

BIOSOCIAL

adj. anything which relates to the interaction between biological and social factors. In line with human behavior, it may be

BIOSOCIAL EXPERIMENTER EFFECT

n. the influence exerted on research by the researcher's own biological and social characteristics, meaning his or her own personality

BIOSOCIAL THEORY

in social and behavioral science, refers to an approach which looks into the possibility that a mental illness or personality