Biological approach Flashcards

1
Q

what are the three main explanations for behaviour according to the biological approach?

A
  • biological structure (brain)
  • biochemistry (neurotransmitters and hormones
  • genetics
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2
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finish the sentence:the genes we inherit from parents provide the ….. for our brains and ….

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BLUEPRINT / BODY

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3
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what does cordance rate mean?

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measures the likelihood of two people who are closely related having the same disorder

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4
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what is the name of the warrior gene ?

A

MAOA

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5
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the warrior gene is found in what gender?

A

men

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6
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the warrior gene prepares men for what kind of response? (hint: f and f)

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flight or fight

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7
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finish the sentence: in order to operate properly, the brain relies on …… called …… and …… in order to function properly

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CHEMICALS / HORMONES / NEUROTRANSMITTERS

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8
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hormones and neurotransmitter do what?

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send chemical signals to the brain and nervous system

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9
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too much or too little of chemicals for brain can cause it to…

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not function properly

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10
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schizophrenia is caused by an excessive amount of ?

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dopamine

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11
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low levels of serotonin are associated with?

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depression

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12
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why can biochemistry prove cause and effect (Provide an example)

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those with schizophrenia have been seen with both increase and decrease dopamine

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13
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what is a diathesis ?

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the idea that inherited characteristics, biological process and early childhood experience create a predisposition for a psychological disorder

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14
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whether or not someone gets a disorder depends on how much …. they encounter

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STRESS

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15
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key assumptions: all behaviours is seen as ……. in underlying ……. process.

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ROOTED / PHYSIOLOGICAL process

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16
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key assumption: abnormality must therefore have causes that … in some bodily ….. or in genetic factors.

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LIE / MALFUNCTION

17
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key assumption: abnormal behaviour could be due to something ….. with the …., chemical ……, inheritance (…..)

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WRONG / BRAIN / IMBALANCE / (genetics)