Biological

Question 1

Define genes

Answer 1

Section of dna which codes for a particular function

Question 2

Define biological structure

Answer 2

An arrangement of parts to form an organ, system or living thing

Question 3

Define neurochemisry

Answer 3

Chemicals in the brain that regulate psychological functioning

Question 4

Define genotype

Answer 4

Particular set of genes that a person possesses

Question 5

Define phenotype

Answer 5

Characteristics of an individual determined by both genes and the environment

Question 6

Define evolution

Answer 6

Changes in inherited characteristics over generations

Question 7

What is the biological approach

Answer 7

An approach that emphasises the Importance of physical processes in the body such as genetic info

Question 8

Biological assumptions- 1&2

Answer 8

1) everything psychology is first biology

2) the approach investigates how biological structures and processes within the body impacts behaviour

Question 9

Biological assumptions- 3&4

Answer 9

3) much of human behaviour has a psychological cause which may be genetically or environmentally altered
4) genes affect behaviour and influence individual psychological differences between people

Question 10

Biological assumptions- 5&6

Answer 10

5) psychologists should study the brain, nervous system and other biological systems
6) the mind lives in the brain

Question 11

Why are twin studies used

Answer 11

To investigate the genetic basis of behaviour

Question 12

Define concordance rates

Answer 12

The extent to which twins share the same characteristics

Question 13

Which type of twins have a higher concordance rate

Answer 13

MZ twins (identical)

Question 14

Strengths of biological

Answer 14

Uses scientific methods of investigation

Has real life application

Question 15

Limitations of biological

Answer 15

Causal conclusion of neurotransmitters are difficult to establish
Based on derterminist view of behaviour
Difficulty of separating nature and nurture