biological approach evaluation

Question 1

scientific methods

Answer 1

• use of the experimental method
• highly controlled environments = replicate studies under the same conditions = improving the reliability of the original findings
• increase of sophisticated imaging and recording techniques has increased the precision and objectivity of experimental research in this approach

Question 2

biological reductionism

Answer 2

• belief that complex human behavior can be explained by
  breaking it down into its smallest component parts
• Reductionist approach is useful as it enables scientific
  investigation of isolated variables
• biological reductionism is too
  simplistic and we can never fully understand the complexity of human behavior without
  taking into account all potential influences

Question 3

we cannot separate nature form nurture

Answer 3

• difficulty in investigating the true influence of nature on
  behavior
• Higher concordance rates for identical twins, non-identical twins and family members compared to those with little to no genetic similarity are interpreted as support for a genetic cause of behavior.
• difference in
  concordance rates may be influenced by environmental factors.
• isolate and truly measure the influence of nature (genetics) and nurture (environment). This
  therefore challenges the validity of the research support for the role of genetics from the
  Biological approach.

Question 4

useful application

Answer 4

psych 205