The Platysma. The platysma is a paired flat, superficial neck muscle. It is counted among the mimic musculature. The platysma extends from the facial skin slightly above the insertions of the lower jaw to about the height of the second rib. It proceeds upward along the front side of the neck crossing the collar bone.
Biological psychology, or biopsychology, is a field in which the mind-body connection is explored through scientific research and clinical practice.
Medical Definition of COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. : a branch of psychology concerned with mental processes (as perception, thinking, learning, and memory) especially with respect to the internal events occurring between sensory stimulation and the overt expression of behaviorâcompare behaviorism. â cognitive psychologist noun. a branch of psychology concerned with mental processes (as perception, thinking, learning, and memory) especially with respect to the internal events occurring between sensory stimulation and the overt expression of behaviorâcompare behaviorism.