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Biologicak Flashcards

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Assumptions

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  • Biological structures

- Importance of physical processes in the body

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Features

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  • Genotype and phenotype
    Geno = genetic pheno = physical
  • Evolution and natural selection
  • Twin studies
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Research methods

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  • labs which are highly controlled and valid

- use of animals bc short gestation period

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Strengths

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  • Led to development of psychoactive drugs that help with depression
    Factually correct - scientific and can be tested
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Limitations

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  • Lab lacks ecological validity

- cannot separate nature and nurture bc twins experiment is impossible

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Debate

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Determinist
Reductionist
Nature

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