biological approach Flashcards
1
Q
assumptions of the biological approach
A
must look at biological structures and processes in the body to understand behaviour
2
Q
what is the neurochemical basis of behaviour
A
behaviour relies on chemical transmission in the brain of neurotransmitters
inbalance of neurochemicals could lead to mental disorder
3
Q
whats the genetic basis of behaviour
A
genes and inheritance are responsible for our behaviour
nestadt et al 2010- twin studies 68% and 31%
diathesis stress model
4
Q
strength of biological approach
A
real world application- drugs to treat mental disorders eg antidepressants
scientific methods- fmris eegs no bias, objective data
5
Q
weakness of biological approach
A
biological determinism- no control over causes
too simplistic
