psychophysiology
/ˌsaɪkoʊˌfɪziˈɑlədʒi/
noun
- The study of the relationship between psychological processes and physical bodily functions, such as heart rate or brain activity.
- A degree in psychophysiology can lead to a career in biofeedback therapy.
- The lab uses psychophysiology to study how emotions affect the body's sweat response.
- Psychophysiology examines how stress can cause changes in a person's heart rate and breathing.