Biological Approach

Question 1

Function of serotonin

Answer 1

Inhibit aggressive response to emotions and increase self control

Question 2

Function of dopamine

Answer 2

Regulates mood and attention

Question 3

Function of endorphins

Answer 3

Release when we feel pain or stress

Question 4

Function of oxytocin

Answer 4

Produces feelings of contentment and calmness

Question 5

Function of adrenaline

Answer 5

Flight or flight

Question 6

Function of melatonin

Answer 6

Helps regulate sleep and wake cycles

Question 7

Function of cortisol

Answer 7

Stress hormone releases

Question 8

What is concordance

Answer 8

Measure of similarities between 2 individuals on a given trait

Question 9

What are twin studies

Answer 9

Used to determine likelihood that a certain traits have genetic basics by comparing concordance rates

Question 10

Another word of identical

Answer 10

Monozygotic

Question 11

Another word for non identical

Answer 11

Dizygotic

Question 12

What is a genotype

Answer 12

Particular set of genes a person has

Question 13

What is a phenotype

Answer 13

Characteristics of an individual determined by genes and environment
Genotype + environment = phenotype

Question 14

What is Darwin’s theory of evolution

Answer 14

Any genetically determined behaviour that enhances survival or reproduction will be passed on to future generations (adaptive process)