Biological approach Flashcards
What does genotype mean?
A person’s genetic makeup
What does phenotype mean?
Genes that are expressed through physical, behavioural & psychological characteristics
What is 1 key assumption ?
Behaviour is genetic basis and inherited in psychical characteristics eg eye colour
How is the key assumption of behaviour characteristic backed up with evidence?
Higher concordance rates for the same characteristics for monozygotic twins
What are examples of neurochemistry?
- Dopamine linked to schizophrenia
- Serotonin links with depression
What is neurochemistry ?
Explains behaviour plus helps nerve cells to communicate with each other
What is the theory of evolution?
Darwin states organisms becomes adopted over time to their environment by process known as natrual selection
What is a strength of biology approach?
Real life application can give you diagnosis’s + treatment of what mental problems u are suffering from
What is a limitation of biology approach?
It’s biological determinism - our behaviour is controlled when you have a mental disorder you can’t control the stress and anxiety
