biological

Question 1

Issues and debates

Answer 1

Biological determinism
Nature
Interactionist approach
Nomothetic
Scientific
Real-world application

Question 2

Biological determinism

Answer 2

The biological approach suggests that behaviour is controlled (biologically determined) by factors such as: genes, neurotransmitters, hormones and brain structures.

Question 3

Nature

Answer 3

The biological approach argues that behaviour is determined by biological factors such as: genes, neurotransmitters, hormones and brain structures.

Question 4

Interactionist approach

Answer 4

An approach used to explain behaviour which acknowledges a range of factors including psychological and biological factors.

Question 5

Nomothetic

Answer 5

The biological approach suggests that humans share similar physiology and that we can make universal laws regarding behaviour. Laboratory experiments are used to generate quantitative data to make generalisations.

Question 6

Scientific

Answer 6

The biological approach promotes scientific methods of investigation.

Question 7

Real-world application

Answer 7

The biological approach has led to the development of numerous drug therapies to treat disorders like OCD, Schizophrenia, etc.