Biological Factors

Definition

Biological factors refer to all the biological influences on an individual, including genetic makeup, physical health and brain structure or chemistry.

Related terms

Genetics:

This is the study of heredity and variation in organisms - in psychology it refers to how certain traits or conditions can be inherited.

Neurotransmitters:

These are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another 'target' neuron.

Hormones:

These are chemicals produced by cells in your body that affect bodily functions. They can influence behavior and emotions too.