Biological approach Flashcards
1
Q
What is the biological approach
A
the biological approach believes behaviour to be a consequence of our genetics and how the human body works (physiology)
2
Q
what is a genotype
A
it’s a particular set of genes a person posses
3
Q
what is a phenotype
A
it’s the outward appearance of a trait
-how the organism looks
-how the organism acts
-how the organism feels
4
Q
what are neurotransmitters
A
they are endogenous chemicals that allow neurons to communicate with eachother throughout the body. It’s located in the synapse between nerves
5
Q
what are hormones
A
they are chemical substances that can act like messenger molecules in the body
6
Q
what are strengths of the biological approach
A
-can be used in real world application
7
Q
what are limitations of this approach
A
