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assumptions of the biological approach Flashcards

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what does this approach believe

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everything that is psychological is firstly biological

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what is the central nervous system (CNS)

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your brain and spinal cord

control centre of body

different areas and regions of the brain perform different functions (language, aggression, vision and emotions )

damage to the CNS can affect these functions

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what are genes

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biological units of DNA inherited from parents

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what is neuro chemistry

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chemicals called neurotransmitters that are active in the brain and can affect behaviour -

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