Biological Approach Ao1 Flashcards

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Main assumptions

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1 - chemicals an influence out behaviour
2 - brain structur can influence out behaviour
3 - out behaviour can be influenced by genes

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Genotype

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Genetic makeup

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Phenotype

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The way genes are expressed through physical, behavioural and psychological characteristic
Influenced by environmental factors

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Genetic basis of behaviour

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Psychological characteristics are inherited - twin studies used
Genes 100% same in identical twins 50% in non identical twins

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