psychology-health

 Biopsychology is the neuroscientific study of the brain and its psychological processes. Throughout evolution as genes are passed on, we each develop certain behaviors which are the product of the interaction of neural activity and our perception of different situations. These neural patterns are determined by the gene pool we inherit, and as a consequence, behaviors vary greatly from one person to the next. The experiences we have help to shape our behaviors, while those behaviors also influence our experiences and our perceptions. Over time, the unique behaviors we have developed are passed on through our genes to form future generations. From a professional perspective, understanding biopsychology will be useful in developing programs which can assist with the modification of existing behavior in individuals whose actions appear to be out of the norm. If it can be determined that the behaviors have a genetic influence, it may be possible to predict future behaviors. This would be useful in the area of, Industrial/Organizational Psychology in particular, because of the rising incidence of disgruntled employees who develop violent tendencies. Any knowledge of how to possibly predict future behaviors could save lives.

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