biological approach Flashcards

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assumptions

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everything psychological is first biological, so to fully understand human behaviour we must look at biological structures & processes

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neurochemistry

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= action of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters)

—> imbalance of neurochemicals in brain has been linked to mental disorders eg. low levels of serotonin linked to OCD or overproduction of dopamine linked to schizophrenia

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