tâm sinh lí
Definition
- Noun:
- Psychophysiology: The scientific study of the relationship between psychological processes (mind, emotions) and physiological functions (bodily responses, nervous system). It examines how mental states affect the body and vice versa.
- Psychophysiological: Pertaining to or involving both psychological and physiological factors. (When used adjectivally).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sự căng thẳng kéo dài có ảnh hưởng xấu đến tâm sinh lí. (Prolonged stress has a negative impact on psychophysiology.)
- Các rối loạn tâm sinh lí ngày càng phổ biến. (Psychophysiological disorders are becoming increasingly common.)
- Adjectival Use:
- Bác sĩ đang phân tích các phản ứng tâm sinh lí của bệnh nhân. (The doctor is analyzing the patient's psychophysiological reactions.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in academic, medical, and wellness contexts to describe an integrated mind-body perspective.
- It implies an inseparable connection, where a psychological event (like anxiety) has a direct physiological correlate (like increased heart rate).
Variants and Related Words
- Tâm lí sinh lí: A less common variant with the same meaning.
- Tâm thần kinh: Neuropsychiatry; focusing more on the brain and nervous system in relation to mental processes.
- Sinh lí học: Physiology.
- Tâm lí học: Psychology.
Synonyms
- Mind-body connection: A more general, non-technical term.
- Psychosomatic: Often used specifically for physical symptoms caused by mental factors.
Related Concepts
- Cân bằng tâm sinh lí: Psychophysiological balance or homeostasis.
- Thiền giúp duy trì cân bằng tâm sinh lí. (Meditation helps maintain psychophysiological balance.)
- Rối loạn tâm sinh lí: Psychophysiological disorder.
- Đau dạ dày do căng thẳng là một dạng rối loạn tâm sinh lí điển hình. (Stomach pain due to stress is a typical form of psychophysiological disorder.)