Glossary B

Binocular rivalry refers to alternating perception of what the left eye sees with what the right eye sees when the two (2) are incompatible. Binocular rivalry is a situation in which two (2) different images are presented simultaneously to the left and right eyes and perception alternates back and forth between the two (2) images.

Binuclear family it is when children are part of two (2) family homes and two (2) family groups.

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Bioavailability refers to the portion of the original drug dose that reaches its site of action or that reaches a fluid in the body that gives it access to its site of action

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- Biobehavioral information processing model : Biobehavioral information processing model refers to a psychological theoretical model that attributes all human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to natural biological causes, and features a natural information processing model of human cognition (thoughts, ideas, memories , concepts, learning, etc.) in contrast with psychodynamic, behavioral, and other cognitive models of psychological theory

Deutsch: Biochemie / Español: Bioquímica / Português: Bioquímica / Français: Biochimie / Italiano: Biochimica

Biochemistry within the psychology context refers to the study of chemical processes and substances within the brain and nervous system that influence mental health and behavior. This field bridges biology and psychology, focusing on how neurotransmitters, hormones, and other chemical messengers affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It explores the biochemical basis of psychological phenomena, including how drugs affect the brain and behavior, the chemical imbalances associated with mental health disorders, and the potential for biochemical interventions.

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Biocriminology refers to the subdiscipline of criminology that investigates biological and genetic factors and their relation to criminal behavior.

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Biodata refers to detailed biographical information about a job applicant. Biodata also refers to a method of selection involving application blanks that contain questions that research has shown will predict job performance.

Bioenergetic analysis refers to a method of understanding personality in terms of the body and its energy flow which was developed principally by Alexander Lowen. Attention is given to physiology, breathing, and bodily movement.

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