Biological Psychology (journal)

Biological Psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on the biological substrates of behavior and mental processes. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying emotion, cognition, perception, and psychopathology. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and brief reports.

Biological Psychology aims to integrate psychological and biological approaches to understand behavior. It welcomes research utilizing various methodologies, such as neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG), psychophysiology (e.g., heart rate variability, skin conductance), genetics, pharmacology, lesion studies, and computational modeling. Studies involving both human and animal subjects are considered.

The journal is intended for researchers, academics, and clinicians interested in the intersection of biology and psychology. Its scope covers a broad range of psychological domains, including affective neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, social neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, and clinical neuroscience.

Biological Psychology is published by Elsevier. The journal is indexed in major databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science. Its impact factor is regularly tracked and reported.