10. The Biological Approach AO3

Question 1

Name a limitation of the biological approach

Answer 1

Difficulty in separating nature vs nurture

Question 2

What does the biological approach state

Answer 2

MZ + DZ + family members have genetic similarities so similarities in behaviour must be genetic

Question 3

Explain how nurture may affect the biological approach

Answer 3

Family members are exposed to similar environmental conditions which is an important confounding variable

Question 4

Name a strength of the cognitive approach

Answer 4

Has real life application

Question 5

Explain how the biological approach has real life application

Answer 5

Increased understanding of biochemical processes in the brain led to development of psychoactive drugs - treat serious disorders such as depression

Question 6

Why is this real life application a strength of the biological approach

Answer 6

Means sufferers are able to live relatively normal life rather than in hospital