Biological approach Flashcards
1
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Assumptions
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-assumes behaviour explained by biological processes
2
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Genetic Basis of behaviour:
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contains information for physical and psychological traits
3
Q
Twin studies
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-MZ share 100% DNA
-DZ share 50% DNA
4
Q
Genotype Vs Phenotype
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Genotype- genetic makeup
Phenotype- expression of genes + environmental factors
5
Q
Brain
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cerebral cortex: outer surface of the brain divided into two hemispheres
6
Q
Localisation of function
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frontal lobe- personality,decision making, movement
parietal lobe-
sensory processing
