Biological Approach Flashcards
What is the biological approach
The biological approach is the perspective that emphasises the importance of physical proscesses in the body, such as genegtic inheritance and neutral function, and therefore also suggests that behaviour is caused by internal behavioiral factors which we have no control over
What is gene
Section of dna
What is genotype
An individuals genetic makeup
What is phenotype
An individuals physical expression of their genotype
What does interaction of phenotype and genotype lead to
Individuals behaviour
What is natural selection
The mechanism of evolution. This theory suggests that any genetically determined behaviour that gives an individual an advantage, will be present in future generations, this is beause theyre stronger and more likely to survive, so reproduce and pass down the beneficial allele down to their offspring
For example – lamarcks long neck which enabled him to eat leaves from the top of the tree
What is evolution
the proscess by which organisms change overtime as a result of changes in heritable physical or behavioural traits
Positives of the biological approach
Practical application in the development of drugs, an increased understanding of the biological proscesses which underpin mental health diseases has lead to the development of physoactive drugs . Which may target specific genes to treat the disorder or alleviate symptoms.
Negatives of the biological approach
The biological approach suggests that all behavior is determined by internal biological factors, such as genes and hormones, which we have no control over . However, this raises serious implications for the judicial system, which holds individuals morally responsible for their actions. If behavior is entirely due to biological influences, it could reduce personal accountability and lead to harsh sentences. Therefore, the biological approach may have significant real-life consequences, particularly in legal contexts
