2A/B Psychology: Biological Influences

Question 1

Heredity

Answer 1

What we inherit from our parents

• 23 chromosomes from egg
• 23 from sperm

Question 2

Genes

Answer 2

Gives us our looks

Question 3

Nature Vs Nurture

Answer 3

Nature- genetics
Nirture - environment we are brought up in

• can have potential, nurture brings out our potential

Question 4

Hormones

Answer 4

Hormones are chemical messages produced by endoglands

• Travel vida bloodstream
• Are slow messages

Question 5

Adrenaline

Answer 5

A hormone
Fight or flight
Deals with emergency situations
Triggers strong emotions

Question 6

Nor Adrenaline

Answer 6

A hormone

- Increases rate and force of heartbeat

Question 7

Drugs

Answer 7

Change how individuals think, behave and feel
3 types:
- Depressant
- Stimulant
- Hallucinogen

Question 8

Depressant

Answer 8

Calm Nervous System
Slow body functions
e.g. alcohol

Question 9

Stimulants

Answer 9

Excite Nervous System
Arouse Bodily functions
Caffeine

Question 10

Hallucinogens

Answer 10

Changes what we see without input from sense
Hallucinate
E.G. LSD