Biological

Question 0

Main assumption of biological approach to abnormality

Answer 0

That abnormally is caused by a physically bodily problem

Question 1

3 biological explanations

Answer 1

Genetics
Structure of brain
Neurotransmitters

Question 2

Example of structure of brain

Answer 2

Enlarged ventricles and swelling of brain have schizophrenia

Question 3

What does biochemistry suggest

Answer 3

It suggest that abnormality is due to imbalance in neurotransmitters too litte or too much can cause abnormality

Question 4

Depression had a decreased about of what?

Answer 4

Serotonin

Question 5

Schizophrenia has increased amount of what

Answer 5

Dopamine

Question 6

limitations of biological approach

Answer 6

Cause and effect

Reductionist

Question 7

Strengths of biological approach

Answer 7

Scientific

Evidence to support ( McGuffin )

Question 8

What did McGuffin find

Answer 8

46% chance of MZ twins developing depressing compared to 20% for DZ twins

Question 9

Biological treatment?

Answer 9

ECT and drug therapy

Question 10

Two types of drugs ( full names )

Answer 10

SSRI selective serotonin reputable inhibitors

MAOI monamine oxidise inhibitor

Question 11

Evaluations of ECT (strengths)

Answer 11

Can lead to saving life’s

Evidence to show effectiveness (COMA)

Question 12

Weaknesses of ECT

Answer 12

Possible side effects

Sham ECTS work

Question 13

Strengths of drug therapy

Answer 13

Quick and easy to use

Evidence for effectiveness (WHO)

Question 14

Weaknesses of drug therapy

Answer 14

Side effects

Treats symptoms not disorder