Biological approach

Question 1

What are the three studies in the biological approach?

Answer 1

• Canli et al. - brain scans & emotions
• Dement & Kleitman - sleep & dreams
• Schatcher & Singer - Two factors in emotion

Question 2

What are the assumptions of the biological approach?

Answer 2

• Behaviour, emotions and cognitions can be explained in terms of the working of the brain and the effect of hormones (including genes and the nervous system)
• Similarities and differences between people can be understood in terms of biological factors and their interaction with other factors