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Psychophysiology Psychophysiology is the study of the relationship between psychology and physiology. Psychophysiology in healthcare treatment is an integrative approach to client healthcare that addresses the relationship between mental activity, emotions, and physical functions - the science of mind-body inter-connection. Psychophysiology and Biofeedback The term biofeedback refers to a technique that uses the science of psychophysiology for clinical applications. Biofeedback instrumentation monitors, measures and displays physiological parameters in a meaningful way to assist the user to shape physiological responses for desired health outcomes. Psychophysiology Links This article is an excellent overview of psychophysiology "Mind Body Medicine, Evidence-Based Medicine, Clinical Psychophysiology, and Integrative Medicine" by Dr. Donald Moss.
The American Psychological Association (APA) features an excellent interactive graphic showing the mind-body connection in stress.
The NASA Ames Research Center has a dedicated program to human health issues using psychophysiology. Back to About Page |
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