Biological Approach

Question 1

Biological approach

Answer 1

A perspective that emphasises the importance of physical processes in the body such as genetic inheritance and neural function

Question 2

The neurochemical basis of behaviour

Answer 2

Thought and behaviour depend on chemicals (neurotransmitters e.g. serotonin)

Question 3

The genetic basis of behaviour

Answer 3

Concordance between MZ and DZ twins shows genetic basis of psychological characteristics

Question 4

Genotype

Answer 4

The particular set of genes that a person possesses

Question 5

Phenotype

Answer 5

The characteristics of an individual determined by both genes and the environment

Question 6

Evolution and behaviour

Answer 6

Natural selection of genes based on survival value and, ultimately, reproductive success

Question 7

Biological approach evaluation points- Real world application

Answer 7

STRENGTH

Understanding of biochemical processes is associated the development of psychoactive drugs

Question 8

Biological approach evaluation points- Drugs don’t work for everyone

Answer 8

LIMITATION

Antidepressants do not work for everyone (Cipriani)

Question 9

Biological approach evaluation points- Scientific methods

Answer 9

STRENGTH

Precise and objective methods e.g scanning techniques such as fMRI and EEGs

Question 10

Biological approach evaluation points- Biological determinism

Answer 10

LIMITATION

Sees human behaviour as governed by internal genetically- determined factors, an oversimplification