Biological Approach Flashcards
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Biological approach
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- importance of physical processes in the body
-must look at biology when explaining behaviour
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Darwins theory of evolution
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- any genetically determined behaviour that enhances survival will be passed onto next generation- vital impact on behaviour
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Brain
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- cerebrum largest part of brain - divided into 2 half’s( hemispheres) - then divided into lobes
- used to understand neurochemistry- explains thoughts and behaviour
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Genetic basis of behaviour
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- whether behavioural characteristics e.g intelligences are inherited the same way as physical characteristics
- compare concordance rate of twins - identical have higher concordance than non-identical.
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Genotype
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genetic code of individuals cells
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Phenotype
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Characteristics of an individual determined by both genes and the environment - much of human behaviour depends on interaction between inheritance and environment
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Hormones
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- endocrine glands
- secrete directly into bloodstream - travel to cells to exert influence - big impact on individuals behaviour
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Positive Bio approach
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- scientific so reliable - uses genetic testing and hormone testing- research PET scans - accurate measure internal processes - less chance of miss interpretation
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Positive Bio approach
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- Carre eat al- study’s hockey team- level of testosterone higher when playing at home - defend home territory - shows roles of hormones, reliable
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Positive Bio approach
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- real life application - treatment - disorder like OCD - use drug therapy - stemmed from research
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Negative Bio approach
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Only focus on nature - ignores person nature - depression not just resolved through drugs, also need therapy - don’t take all factors into consideration
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Negative Bio approach
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- deterministic
- no free-will - all behaviour a result of biology
