Biological Flashcards

(12 cards)

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What is the biological approach?

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The influence of genes, biological structures and neurochemistry on behaviour.

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What is the real world application for the biological approach?

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Drug therapy correct imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, SSRI’S increase serotonin levels in the brain for OCD.

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What is biological reductionism?

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All behaviour is due to neurochemical, physiological, evolutionary and or genetic influences.

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What are the research methods for the biological approach?

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Brain scans.

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Strength of brain scans

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These are accurate, non biased measure of brain chemistry. They are less susceptible to misinterpretation and mor objective.

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What is evolution

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Natural selection that ensures a species’ characteristics which provide a survival advantage are passed between generations.

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Evolution with the biological approach

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Buss- Heterosexual mate selection. Men prefer looks, youth, and chastity, while women prefer financial prospects and dependability.

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What is a genotype

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Genetic makeup fixed at birth (skin colour)

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What are the four brain structures

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Frontal, Temporal, Occipital and Parietal

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What is a phenotype

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Phenotype- environmentally influenced genes (skin tone from UV)

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What is the causation issue with biological approach findings?

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OCD and low serotonin. Cannot explain cause of human behaviour.

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What is biological determinism?

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Genetics, neurochemistry and brain structure, for example control us and inherited mental illness

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