(BBB) Intro/Approaches in Biological Psychology

Question 1

‘Manipulating behaviour to change the brain, ie. applying stimulation to move limbs.’
What is this called?

Answer 1

Somatic intervention

Question 2

‘Manipulates behaviour to change the brain, ie. Experience changes in size in different brain areas (London taxi drivers, more experience, larger hippocampus)’
What is this called?

Answer 2

Behavioural intervention

Question 3

‘Studies changes in brain and behaviour parallelly, for example severity of disorder and size of brain damage.’
What is this called?

Answer 3

Brain and body co-variation

Question 4

PHRENOLOGY is the study of ….

Answer 4

..the shape and size of the cranium as a supposed indication of character and mental ability.

Question 5

MENTALISM is the idea that …

Answer 5

..our soul or non-material entity causes our behaviour.

Question 6

DUALISM is the idea that…

Answer 6

..the body and brain are like machines that produce motion and breathing. A nonmaterial mind produces rational behaviour. Mind + body = person.

Question 7

MATERIALISM is the idea that…

Answer 7

.. behaviour is produced by the nervous system. Measurable descriptions of behaviour can be referenced by the brain.

Question 8

EPIGENETICS is ..

Answer 8

.. differences in gene expression due to environment.