Anatomy of Emotion & Behavior Emotional and behavioral symptoms are thought to be caused by damage to specific areas of the brain that are responsible for directing our attention, motivating our behavior, and learning the significance of what is going on around us.

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behavior.

Connection Between The Brain and Behavior Scientists believe that three main factors influence brain activity and, as a result, our behavior: genetics, environment, and epigenetics. Our genes play a role in determining how our brain develops and functions.

The brain receives information and internal and external influences that enable the most appropriate behaviors to be triggered at any time. In addition, our behavior has environmental consequences, which can be experienced as positive or negative for us.