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Key Terms

See below for some definitions of key terms used on our website. 

the study of how medicines affect the brain and behaviour.

information about people such as their age, gender, or background.

related to thinking, memory, learning, and problem-solving.

the science of how the brain, nerves, and mind work.

a fixed amount of money given regularly, often as support or allowance.

giving something (like medicine) directly into a vein.

a drug that changes how you feel, think, or behave.

the different ways or systems used to do research or studies.

based on personal feelings, opinions, or experiences.

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