Biological Approach

Question 1

Biological approach assumptions

Answer 1

• Everything psychological is at first biological
• Human behaviour can only be understood by looking at biological structure
• Thoughts and behaviour can be explained through an understanding of the brain’s structure and function
• Mind lives in the brain so thoughts, feelings and behaviour have a physical basis

Question 2

The biological approach believes in a ________________ basis of behaviour?

Answer 2

Neurochemicals

Question 3

Biological Approach

What do the biologists believe causes mental disorders?

Answer 3

Imbalances in neurochemicals

Question 4

Biological Approach

Brain chemicals …

Answer 4

regulate physical and psychological functions

Question 5

Genotype

Answer 5

Genetic make up

Question 6

Phenotype

Answer 6

The way genes are expressed through physical, behavioural and psychological characteristics

Question 7

Genotypes in twins

Answer 7

Have the same genes but they can be expressed differently

Question 8

Biological approach

Behaviour depends on …

Answer 8

interection between inherited factors (nature) and the environment (nuture)

Question 9

Evolution and behaviour

Answer 9

Natural selection means genetically determined behaviours that enhance chance of survival/reproduction will continue in future generations