Biological Approach Eval.

Question 1

FURRI - Biological Approach

Universal

Answer 1

Natural selection
- can’t be falsified
- is this an adequate explaination for transmission of behavioural characteristics

Question 2

FURRI - Biological Approach

Research support

Answer 2

Use of scientific methods increases validity

Question 3

FURRI - Biological Approach

Real world application

Answer 3

Development of drug therapies

HOWEVER
- Drug treatments do not work for everyone
- Side effects can be a problem
- Cost-benefit of using drug therapies?

Question 4

FURRI - Biological Approach

Issues and Debates

Answer 4

Biological Determinism
- If all behaviour is determined by biology, you have no choice and are not responsible for your actions ➞ ethical issues around situations like criminal trials
- Type of hard determinism