Physiology vs. Psychology

Physiology vs. Psychology — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Physiology and Psychology

Physiologynoun

A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved.

Psychologynoun

(uncountable) The study of the human mind.

Physiologynoun

(obsolete) The study and description of natural objects; natural science.

Psychologynoun

(uncountable) The study of human behavior.

Physiologynoun

the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms

Psychologynoun

(uncountable) The study of animal behavior.

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Physiologynoun

processes and functions of an organism

Psychologynoun

(countable) The mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

Psychologynoun

the science of mental life